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Updated 24 Sep 2024

DealShare Category Manager Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    Experienced category manager with a background in retail and strong analytical skills.

    • Over 5 years of experience in category management

    • Skilled in data analysis and market research

    • Successfully increased sales by 15% in previous role

    • Strong negotiation skills with suppliers

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Projects that you worked on
  • Ans. 

    Managed multiple projects including product launches, promotions, and supplier negotiations.

    • Led cross-functional teams to successfully launch new products in the market

    • Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing and terms for the company

    • Developed and executed promotional campaigns to drive sales and increase brand visibility

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Previous work ex ?
  • Ans. 

    I have 5 years of experience working as a category manager in the retail industry.

    • Managed product assortment and pricing strategies

    • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and opportunities

    • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing

    • Collaborated with marketing team to develop promotional campaigns

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be ready with impromptu questions

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q2. What is your family background?
  • Q3. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q4. Why should we hire you?
  • Q5. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q6. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q7. Tell me about yourself.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Business related questions
  • Q2. Team handling questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview was taken by business head and asked business related questions

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Entire interview will be based on buying

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good it's nice process
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Puzzles were asked, geeks for geeks puzzle
  • Q2. Case study quetions were asked
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Approximations like how many petrol pumps are there in india
  • Ans. 

    There are approximately 69,000 petrol pumps in India.

    • As of 2021, there are around 69,000 petrol pumps in India.

    • The number of petrol pumps in India has been steadily increasing over the years.

    • The state of Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of petrol pumps in India.

    • The Indian government has plans to increase the number of petrol pumps in the country to meet the growing demand for fuel.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What you achieved in your last job role
  • Ans. 

    In my last job role, I successfully implemented a strategic sourcing initiative that resulted in a 15% cost reduction.

    • Implemented a strategic sourcing initiative

    • Achieved a 15% cost reduction

    • Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers

    • Analyzed market trends and negotiated contracts

    • Improved category management processes

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Assignment 

Asked to get insights from the wholesale market of different categories. Detailed research will help in the process.

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. KPIs to look after in the e-commerce industry?
  • Q2. -

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How do you think your skills are aligned with the role you want to get into?
  • Ans. Anything from the past work experience which emphasis on the new JTBD will suffice. One basically needs to answer what they bring to the table and how will it help the employer.
  • Answered by Anushka Gupta
Round 3 - Case Study 
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Team/ Managerial skills

Interview Preparation Tips

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How will you manage conflicts with stakeholders?
  • Ans. 

    I will address conflicts by actively listening, understanding perspectives, finding common ground, and proposing solutions.

    • Actively listen to all stakeholders involved to understand their perspectives

    • Identify common ground and areas of agreement to build upon

    • Propose solutions that address the concerns of all parties involved

    • Seek input and feedback from stakeholders throughout the conflict resolution process

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Mostly related to previous experience and understanding of the current role
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed before Mar 2022.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. A lot of questions around sales funnel and how to improve the same
  • Q2. Questions around how digital marketing would be leveraged Upon

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Understand what they are looking for and prepare accordingly
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DealShare Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in DealShare Category Manager interview?
DealShare interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the DealShare interview process are HR and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for DealShare Category Manager interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at DealShare. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at DealShare expect are Analytics, Automation, Business Intelligence, FMCG and Market Research.
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