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Updated 26 Dec 2024

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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Indeed and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Excel test 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Formulas and questions to use them
  • Q2. Pivot on excel and use it on examples

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Check Glassdoor reviews , proceed with caution , not worth losing yourself if you prioritise yourself and family.

Finance VP Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 5 Aug 2024

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Not willing to share now
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Not willing to share now
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Not willing to share now

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Check why they are hiring you and what for. In my case the hiring manager who interviewed me had already left, before I joined.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. What do you mean by NPV and IRR?
  • Ans. 

    NPV stands for Net Present Value, which is the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows. IRR stands for Internal Rate of Return, which is the rate at which the net present value of cash flows is zero.

    • NPV is used to evaluate the profitability of an investment by calculating the present value of expected cash flows and subtracting the initial investment.

    • IRR is the discount rate that makes the net...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How will you analyse the your monthly P&L and present a MBR Report to the Management.
  • Ans. 

    I will analyze the monthly P&L by reviewing revenue, expenses, variances, and trends, and present a MBR report to management with key insights and recommendations.

    • Review revenue and expenses to identify variances from budget and previous periods

    • Analyze trends in key performance indicators such as gross margin, operating income, and net profit

    • Prepare a summary of findings and key insights for management review

    • Includ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is DCF and Free Cash Flows?
  • Ans. 

    DCF stands for Discounted Cash Flows, a valuation method used to estimate the value of an investment based on its future cash flows. Free Cash Flows are the cash generated by a company that is available to be distributed to investors.

    • DCF is a valuation method used to estimate the value of an investment by discounting its future cash flows back to the present value.

    • Free Cash Flows represent the cash generated by a compa...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Zero based Budget and incremental Budget.
  • Q5. Difference between working capital and cash flows and why this is important for the company.
  • Ans. 

    Working capital is the difference between current assets and current liabilities, while cash flows represent the movement of cash in and out of the company.

    • Working capital is a measure of a company's operational efficiency and short-term financial health.

    • Cash flows show how much actual cash a company is generating or using in its operations.

    • Working capital management is crucial for ensuring a company can meet its short...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. How will you proceed for AOP for the next year walk me through end to end and what is the time line you consider fit for your 1st cut presentation to the Management? Team handling and deligation of task
  • Ans. 

    I will start by gathering historical data, collaborating with key stakeholders, creating detailed financial models, and presenting the first cut to management within 2-3 months.

    • Gather historical data on revenues, expenses, and other key financial metrics from the previous year.

    • Collaborate with key stakeholders such as department heads, sales teams, and operations managers to gather input on their projections for the up...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Power BI, IRR, NPV and Payback

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be genuine and be promt, go through with the company website what it do where it operates, product segment and market segments

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Q1. Difference between working capital and cash flows and why this is important for the company.
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Merchandiser Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 8 Dec 2023

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2023. There were 3 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 - Merchandiser 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your past job?
  • Q2. Introduce yourself
Round 3 - Sales representative 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to deal with an angry customer
  • Ans. 

    To deal with an angry customer, it is important to remain calm, listen actively, empathize, apologize, offer a solution, and follow up.

    • Remain calm and composed

    • Listen actively and let the customer vent their frustrations

    • Empathize with the customer's feelings and acknowledge their concerns

    • Apologize sincerely for any inconvenience caused

    • Offer a solution or alternatives to resolve the issue

    • Follow up with the customer to en

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How does Target apply to you?
  • Ans. 

    Target applies to me because I have a strong understanding of retail merchandising and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.

    • I have extensive experience in retail merchandising, including planning and executing product displays, managing inventory, and analyzing sales data.

    • I am familiar with Target's brand and have a good understanding of their target market and customer preferences.

    • I have a track r...

  • Answered by AI

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Q1. Tell me about technical aspects about merchandising department
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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Related to Key Responsibilities Area.
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 
Round 4 - Case Study 

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview is Quite lengthy and so Discussion on Case Study which is related to your Job, KPI and KRAs.

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Q1. 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 much important and understand your tea... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

1. Explain about framework architecture and from that all questions derived. asked to write diagram and explain the structure.
2. Difference between class variable and instance variable.
3. what is ITestListener why used and when used in framework.
4. architecture of selenium 4 (geckodriver, chromium driver)
5. what is BDD and cucumber, how both are related to.
6. which kind of framework you go, either POM or Page factory for with testNg/junit?
7. asked to write query on sql joins and how you fetch the second lowest of salary from each department.
8. DDL, DML statements.
9. pathquery and query parameters differences(API)
10. How the responses you are validating in automation framework for Json response file.
11. status code of Https
12. serialization and deserialization difference
13. String Builder, String Buffer and String difference? which is better and which is safe to use.
14. Dropdown in selenium how you handle, how to check which is already selected?
15. multiple data provider in testng and how you pass parameter and how you retrive from excel sheet? Asked to write code!
16.what is flaky testing?
17.Asked to write first code of JDBC connecting establishment with framework.
18. Code execution: input ="aabbabcbb"; output = a:3 , b:5, c:1 like this if they give name also it should count. Tip : HashMap you can write the code.
19. Code execution: a[]={1,2,3,4,0,0,0} b={5,6,7} output need to print as remove all 0's from first array and replace 1,2,3,4 with 5,6,7 some crazy questions.
20. Git cmds and CI/CD tool.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

1. asked about architecture and where you used oops concepts?
2. abstract class and interfaces
3. select drop down all options
4. find scrape links from webpage write the code
5. asked for writing xpath for any element random website.
6. asked about following-sibling, descendent and preceding-sibling, normalise-space locators.
7. jdbc connection code.
8. API JSON file - how you done validation in automation testing.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why team lead position you have not taken till now and is their any managerial skills you are lacking on What kind of projects you worked on water fall model agile team You are only individual contributor?...
  • Ans. 

    I have not pursued a team lead position because I have been focused on honing my technical skills. I have experience working on projects in both waterfall and agile methodologies.

    • I have chosen to focus on improving my technical skills as an individual contributor rather than taking on a managerial role.

    • I have worked on projects using both waterfall and agile methodologies, adapting to the needs of the team and project.

    • ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About experience and studies Compensation discussed. Need all the exp letters and years

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was one day process and shortlisted drive. But it was huge number people for one profile.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Sale price on on day
  • Q2. Start working

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Fofocus heavily on networking, tailoring your resume with relevant keywords, actively following up with potential employers, showcasing your sales skills in interviews through storytelling, and monitoring companies you're interested in to stay updated on opportunities.
Key points to remember:
Prioritize networking:
Utilize your network to connect with people in the industry, attend industry events, and leverage platforms like LinkedIn to build relationships with potential hiring managers.
Tailor your resume:
Include relevant sales keywords throughout your resume to catch the attention of recruiters and ensure your experience aligns with the job description.
Practice your sales pitch:
Prepare compelling stories from your past experiences to demonstrate your ability to close deals, overcome objections, and build rapport during interviews.
Follow up consistently:
After submitting applications, send personalized follow-up emails to maintain engagement with potential employers.
Research companies:
Actively monitor companies you're interested in by following their social media and news to stay informed about potential openings.
Highlight transferable skills:
Even if you lack direct sales experience, emphasize skills like communication, persuasion, relationship building, and problem-solving that translate well to a sales role.
Ask insightful questions:
During interviews, demonstrate your knowledge of the company and role by asking thoughtful questions that show your genuine interest.
Be enthusiastic and confident:
Convey a positive attitude and express your passion for sales to make a strong impression on potential employers.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

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Example Question (Numerical Ability):

Question:
If 15% of a number is 45, what is 30% of that number?

Solution:

1. Find the number:
If 15% of a number is 45, then



\text{Number} = \frac{45}{0.15} = 300.

2. Calculate 30% of the number:
Now, 30% of 300 is



0.30 \times 300 = 90.

Answer:
30% of the number is 90.


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Additional Example (Simple Interest):

Question:
A bank offers a simple interest rate of 5% per annum on a deposit of Rs.20,000. What will be the interest earned in 3 years?

Solution:

1. Use the simple interest formula:



\text{Simple Interest} = \frac{P \times R \times T}{100}

= Principal amount = Rs.20,000

= Rate of interest = 5%

= Time = 3 years


2. Calculate the interest:



\text{Interest} = \frac{20000 \times 5 \times 3}{100} = 3000.

Answer:
The interest earned in 3 years is Rs. 3000.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

1. Quantitative Aptitude

Q: A sum of ₹10,000 is invested at 10% per annum simple interest. What is the interest after 3 years?
A: Interest = (P × R × T) / 100 = (10,000 × 10 × 3) / 100 = ₹3,000

2. Reasoning Ability

Q: If A is the father of B, but B is not the son of A, what is B’s relation to A?
A: Daughter

3. English Language

Q: Choose the correct sentence:
a) She don’t like coffee.
b) She doesn’t like coffee.
A: b) She doesn’t like coffee.

4. General Awareness (Banking GK)

Q: What does RBI stand for?
A: Reserve Bank of India

Round 3 - Assignment 

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Example Question (Numerical Ability):

Question:
A bank offers a simple interest rate of 6% per annum. If a customer deposits Rs. 25,000 for 4 years, what is the total simple interest earned over that period?

Solution:

1. Identify the formula for Simple Interest (SI):



\text{SI} = \frac{P \times R \times T}{100}

is the principal (Rs. 25,000)

is the rate of interest (6%)

is the time period (4 years)


2. Substitute the values into the formula:



\text{SI} = \frac{25000 \times 6 \times 4}{100}

3. Calculate the interest:



\text{SI} = \frac{25000 \times 24}{100} = \frac{600000}{100} = 6000.

Answer:
The total simple interest earned over 4 years is Rs. 6,000.


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Additional Example (Logical Reasoning):

Question:
In a sequence of numbers representing daily bank transactions, the amounts follow an arithmetic progression: 105, 115, 125, ... What will be the 8th transaction amount?

Solution:

1. Identify the first term and common difference:

First term,

Common difference,



2. Use the formula for the nth term of an arithmetic progression:



a_n = a_1 + (n - 1)d

3. Substitute :



a_8 = 105 + (8 - 1) \times 10 = 105 + 70 = 175.

Answer:
The 8th transaction amount is 175.

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. What are some of the Design Patterns you have worked with?
  • Q2. What is your approach for a issue you came to know happened in Production.
  • Q3. If given a chance to lead a team will you take it up as a challenge of not how would you tackle it?
  • Q4. Are you able to work under pressure. How do you manage?
  • Q5. What do you understand by SOLID principle? Why do you think it is important.
  • Q6. Please solve the coding question provided ( a moderately difficult coding question provided). Help understand your approach and why you chose same. Explain edge caes if possible.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Brush Up Job related skills.
Be able to demonstrate through practical approach.
Keep your theoretical approach flexible and more inclined with positive response than bluffing.
Keep confidence at core of and have a good communication practice.
Adhere to Interview rules for example be available with 1 working editor for coding or technical rounds. Be professional in your appearance and always refrain from asking feedback in the interview itself.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The aptitude test will be conducted online.

Round 2 - Technical 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. Can you tell me about yourself?
  • Q2. What is the thread lifecycle in programming?
  • Q3. What is the purpose of collections in Java?
  • Q4. What are the key concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?
  • Q5. What are some real-life examples that illustrate the concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?
  • Q6. Write a code for matrix multiplication?
  • Q7. Could you provide details about your academic project?
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Essentially, your selection will depend on luck. Both of my interviews went well, but I was not selected, while some individuals with backlogs were selected.

Gulf Marketing Group Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Gulf Marketing Group interview?
Gulf Marketing Group interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Gulf Marketing Group interview process are One-on-one Round, Resume Shortlist and Technical.
How to prepare for Gulf Marketing Group 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 Gulf Marketing Group. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Gulf Marketing Group expect are Marketing, Category Management, Digital Marketing, E-commerce and Campaign Management.
What are the top questions asked in Gulf Marketing Group interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Gulf Marketing Group interview -

  1. How will you analyse the your monthly P&L and present a MBR Report to the Manag...read more
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