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Updated 17 Sep 2024

DMart Category Manager Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(5 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

    • Proven track record of increasing sales and profitability

    • Strong negotiation and vendor management skills

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Academic background
  • Q3. On family background
  • Q4. Fav subject which why
  • Ans. 

    My favorite subject is marketing because I enjoy analyzing consumer behavior and developing strategies to meet their needs.

    • I enjoy studying consumer behavior and understanding their motivations

    • I like developing marketing strategies to reach target audiences

    • I find analyzing market trends and competition fascinating

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Ever failed, then how did you come back
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have experienced failure in the past but I always use it as a learning opportunity to come back stronger.

    • Acknowledge the failure and take responsibility for it

    • Reflect on what went wrong and identify areas for improvement

    • Develop a plan of action to address the issues and prevent similar failures in the future

    • Seek feedback from others and be open to constructive criticism

    • Stay positive and motivated to bounce back

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. On my graduation project - cross questions
  • Q2. Cross questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for DMart Category Manager interview:
  • your cv
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Easy to crack if you have ground-to-earth and honest attitude

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I applied via AmbitionBox and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Stores 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Why are you searching for higher growth and other factors
  • Q2. Better operations and bright future there's are basic & fundamental facts for each every one
  • Q3. Why are you going now

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Continue practice and regularly searching as per sutaible job

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2019. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. As per experience, No question are were asked in simple manners, because retail life is not at all simple.
  • Q2. For answering to any questions, You need to be very cool and calm. Because you will get, if and but. I hope you understand, exactly what I mean to say. But basic rules is being confidence. No matter what ...
  • Q3. If ebita is down, what is basic plans, stores conversion is down, IPCm, ATS, DOWN. ---MY ANSWER IS TO GET BASIC RIGHT, REST ALL THE KPI WILL BE FULL FILLED AUTOMATICALLY. Staff to staff marking is very mu...
  • Ans. 

    To address the issue of declining EBITA and store conversion, focus on improving basic operations and key performance indicators (KPIs).

    • Ensure basic operations are running smoothly

    • Identify and address any issues affecting store conversion

    • Improve IPCm (Items Per Customer) and ATS (Average Transaction Size)

    • Prioritize staff training and development

    • Motivate and engage the team to enhance performance

    • Implement strategies to ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - One word to say, just believe in ur self and don't get panic because the interview ur are faceing is not the last interview of this Planet. Being account able for ur words what ur saying and how is will impact on you job profiles role is the best way to face ur interview.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Operating process at ur previous company
  • Q2. What is Lifo and fifo
  • Ans. 

    Lifo and fifo are inventory management methods used to track the flow of goods.

    • Lifo stands for Last In, First Out, meaning the most recently received items are sold first.

    • Fifo stands for First In, First Out, meaning the oldest items in inventory are sold first.

    • Lifo is often used for products with a short shelf life, while fifo is used for products with a longer shelf life.

    • For example, a grocery store might use fifo for...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Answer every question with confidence.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I appeared for an interview before Feb 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. MANY JOB RETALTED QUESTION & SALARY EXPECTIONS

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: CONSULTANT CALLING & SENDING RESUME AFTER DISCUSSION

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: MANY QUESTION SITUITION BASED & FAMILY BASED

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Dec 2018. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. About NSO operation.
  • Q2. About store operation
  • Q3. Salary discussion and joining formality

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Total experience

General Tips: Be confident in interview
Skills: Communication, Body Language, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Time Management, Decision Making Skills
Duration: <1 week

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Education back ground, family back ground, basic retail knowledge, previous job profile understanding

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: If your personalty don't like by others.
If some one blaimed for harrasment.
Share opinion to defend

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. About P&L ,Dump and Shrinkage?
  • Q2. About Retail, Inventory?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Give your Best whatever you know?

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Nov 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.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why want to join us and reason for leaving
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

Reasoning basic maths aptitude test

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Brief about current role Understanding of retail etc
  • Ans. 

    I am currently working as a Store Manager at XYZ retail store.

    • Responsible for managing daily operations of the store

    • Ensuring customer satisfaction and meeting sales targets

    • Managing inventory and stock levels

    • Training and supervising staff

    • Implementing marketing strategies to increase footfall and sales

    • Maintaining visual merchandising standards

    • Handling customer complaints and resolving issues

    • Analyzing sales data and prepa

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare about your current role ....if you are new to this industry (grocery retail)

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Sep 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Components of P&L?
  • Ans. 

    P&L stands for Profit and Loss. It consists of revenue, cost of goods sold, gross profit, operating expenses, and net profit.

    • Revenue: the income generated from sales

    • Cost of goods sold: the cost of producing or purchasing the products sold

    • Gross profit: revenue minus cost of goods sold

    • Operating expenses: expenses incurred in running the business

    • Net profit: gross profit minus operating expenses

    • Example: A store's revenue i...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to control the Dump & Shrink?
  • Ans. 

    Dump & Shrink can be controlled by implementing proper inventory management techniques.

    • Regularly monitor inventory levels and adjust ordering accordingly

    • Implement a first-in, first-out (FIFO) system to prevent expired products

    • Train employees on proper inventory handling and storage techniques

    • Conduct regular inventory audits to identify and address any issues

    • Analyze sales data to forecast demand and adjust inventory lev

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. SAP knowledge

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and thorough with P&L statements.

Skills evaluated in this interview

DMart Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in DMart Category Manager interview?
DMart interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the DMart interview process are HR and Technical.
How to prepare for DMart 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 DMart. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at DMart expect are Category Management, NPD, General Trade, Key Account Management and Key Accounts.
What are the top questions asked in DMart Category Manager interview?

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