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Updated 27 Mar 2025

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

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Mar 2023.ย There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-oneย 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked about past experiences and skills
  • Q2. Asked about how you can help the organization

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be yourself

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

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Oct 2023.ย There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-oneย 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    Experienced sales executive with a proven track record of exceeding targets and building strong client relationships.

    • Started my career in sales at XYZ company, where I consistently met and exceeded sales targets by 20% each quarter

    • Developed strong relationships with key clients, resulting in a 30% increase in repeat business

    • Skilled in cold calling, networking, and closing deals to drive revenue growth

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Your role and responsibilities
  • Ans. 

    As a Sales Executive, my role involves identifying potential clients, pitching products/services, negotiating contracts, and maintaining customer relationships.

    • Identifying and prospecting potential clients

    • Pitching products/services to clients

    • Negotiating contracts and closing deals

    • Maintaining relationships with existing customers

    • Meeting sales targets and KPIs

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why did you left your previous company
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth.

    • Looking for a new challenge to further develop my skills and experience

    • Seeking opportunities for career advancement that were not available at my previous company

    • Desire for a change in company culture or work environment

    • Company restructuring or downsizing leading to a need to find a new job

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Why should hire you
  • Ans. 

    I have a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and building strong relationships with clients.

    • Consistently exceeded sales targets by 20% in my previous role

    • Built and maintained strong relationships with key clients, resulting in repeat business

    • Strong negotiation skills demonstrated by closing high-value deals

    • Extensive knowledge of the industry and competitors, allowing me to effectively position our products

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is different you have
  • Ans. 

    I have a unique combination of sales experience, industry knowledge, and strong communication skills.

    • Extensive sales experience in the industry

    • In-depth knowledge of the products/services being sold

    • Strong communication and negotiation skills

    • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets

    • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You should be confident, and need to keep patience

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Q1.ย Do you know what is selling and how you can sell it?
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2022.ย There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlistย 
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 - HRย 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What was your last salary?
  • Q2. What are your expectations?
Round 3 - One-on-oneย 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions about legal sections
  • Q2. Do you know about 91 Crpc?
  • Ans. 

    91 Crpc is a section of the Criminal Procedure Code in India that deals with summoning of witnesses.

    • Section 91 of Crpc empowers a court to issue summons or order production of any document or thing that is necessary for the purpose of any investigation, inquiry, trial or other proceeding under the Code.

    • This section is often used by investigating agencies to gather evidence and summon witnesses in criminal cases.

    • The sec...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Questions about consumer protection act?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They recruit on very less salary and hide the fact that you are going to be off role. You will be employed under the agreement of quess.

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

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Apr 2022.ย There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlistย 
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 - HRย 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
Round 3 - One-on-oneย 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself and Sale me this pen. 2round with TL
  • Q2. What do you know about shine portal?
  • Ans. 

    Shine portal is a job portal in India that connects job seekers with employers.

    • Shine portal is one of the leading job portals in India.

    • It offers job listings across various industries and job roles.

    • Employers can post job openings and search for suitable candidates.

    • Job seekers can create profiles, upload resumes, and apply for jobs.

    • Shine portal also offers career advice and resources for job seekers.

    • It has a user-friend...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - One-on-oneย 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself and sell me this pen. 3round with manager.
Round 5 - HRย 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion

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Sales Executive Interview Questions & Answers

user image Shivanjali Yadav

posted on 13 Feb 2024

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2023.ย There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HRย 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What you know about sales??
  • Ans. 

    Sales involves the process of selling products or services to customers in order to generate revenue.

    • Sales is the act of persuading and influencing potential customers to purchase a product or service.

    • It involves building relationships with customers and understanding their needs and preferences.

    • Sales professionals use various techniques such as cold calling, networking, and presentations to attract and retain customer...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident

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Q1.ย Do you know what is selling and how you can sell it?
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I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Aug 2020.ย There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaireย 

8 Questions

  • Q1. How much typing speed do you have in English?
  • Ans. 

    I have a typing speed of 60 words per minute in English.

    • My typing speed in English is 60 words per minute.

    • I am proficient in typing accurately and quickly.

    • I have experience in data entry tasks that require fast typing skills.

    • I am comfortable using a keyboard and can type without looking at it.

    • I am confident that my typing speed will help me excel in this role.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 35 Words per minute
  • Q3. Have you ever used Outlook for mailing?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have used Outlook for mailing.

    • I have used Outlook for sending and receiving emails.

    • I am familiar with creating and managing folders in Outlook.

    • I have used Outlook's calendar feature to schedule meetings and appointments.

    • I am comfortable with attaching files and documents to emails in Outlook.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. No. However, I know how to use it. I have watched a video on it.
  • Q5. Do you know excel?
  • Q6. Yes, I know how to use Excel. I have worked on it.
  • Q7. Do you know about lookup functions and pivot table?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, lookup functions and pivot tables are commonly used in data entry and analysis.

    • Lookup functions are used to search for specific data in a table or range.

    • Pivot tables are used to summarize and analyze large amounts of data.

    • Examples of lookup functions include VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP.

    • Examples of pivot table features include filtering, sorting, and grouping data.

    • Both lookup functions and pivot tables are important tools

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Yes ( answered with some examples).

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Very nice. This type of survey or whatever you would say must be done.

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I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before May 2018.ย There was 0 interview round.

Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: 1-Tell me about your self
2- Why you join sales
3- why you left your last organisation
4-how you managed your TL pressure
5-why should i hire you
6-what is your roles & responsibilities in your last company
5-how you spend your last week
6-tell me you weakness
7-what is your strengths
Skills: Communication, Body Language, Presentation Skills
Duration: <1 week

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Q1.ย Do you know what is selling and how you can sell it?
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Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Jun 2017

I appeared for an interview before Jun 2016.

Interview Questionnaireย 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Why HT Media?
  • Ans. 

    HT Media is a leading media company known for its innovative approach and strong market presence.

    • HT Media has a strong reputation in the media industry for its quality journalism and diverse range of publications.

    • The company has a history of innovation, constantly adapting to the changing media landscape.

    • HT Media has a wide reach and strong market presence, offering great opportunities for growth and development.

    • I admi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the reason for wanting to join media industry
  • Ans. 

    Passion for storytelling and desire to make a positive impact through media

    • Passion for storytelling and creativity

    • Desire to make a positive impact on society

    • Interest in the power of media to influence opinions and drive change

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Case study on media planning and buying
  • Q4. What campaign will you suggest to an fmcs advertiser wanting to advertise in rural markets
  • Ans. 

    I would suggest a targeted digital marketing campaign that focuses on the unique needs and preferences of rural consumers.

    • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the rural market demographics, consumer behavior, and media consumption patterns.

    • Create localized and personalized content that resonates with rural consumers, highlighting the benefits of the advertiser's product or service in a rural context.

    • Utilize social ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: I was a part of the Media PR cell of my institute and hence it was easy to justify my inclination towards the media industry. Mentioned certain facts on why I thought I would be the right fit for the company
Tips: Relate your background with your answer.
You should be passionate about joining the media industry
Openly state your strengths and weaknesses
Important to have strong communication skills

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: The answer was supposed to be formed using cues from the corporate av that was shown before the interview. One had to mention the range of products offered by HT Media in the rural regions like Hindi Hindustan and Anokhi magazine and explain the relevance of these products for the advertiser
Tips: Use bullet points to answer succintly
Be to the point and highlight only relevant products
Good written communication skills needed

Skills: Logical Thinking, Communication

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jun 2024.ย There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Screening Roundย 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It is usually problem solving round where leetcode tagged questions are asked but in my case it as generic discussion related to work, technical background etc.
Round 2 - Operation & Engineering Excellenย 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Discussions around current system.
  • Q2. Everything discussed like release process, how to debug in such scenario
  • Q3. Some behavioural questions
Round 3 - HLD Roundย 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Design current system
  • Ans. 

    Designing the current system for a Senior Software Engineer position

    • Identify the current system architecture and components

    • Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the current system

    • Propose improvements or enhancements based on analysis

    • Consider scalability, performance, security, and maintainability in the design

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Design Video Streaming service like Netflix
  • Ans. 

    Design a video streaming service similar to Netflix

    • Utilize a content delivery network (CDN) for efficient video streaming

    • Implement recommendation algorithms based on user preferences and viewing history

    • Include a user-friendly interface with personalized profiles and watchlists

    • Ensure secure payment processing and user data protection

    • Offer offline viewing options for subscribers on mobile devices

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Coding Testย 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Find max salary using Java stream api
  • Ans. 

    Using Java stream api to find max salary

    • Use stream() method to convert the list of salaries to a stream

    • Use mapToInt() method to convert the salaries to IntStream

    • Use max() method to find the maximum salary

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. A code was given and need to discussion around its LLD, HLD. It was open ended discussion.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Nov 2021.ย There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlistย 
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 tips
Round 2 - HRย 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Are you comfortable with the job role ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am comfortable with the job role.

    • I have extensive experience in sales and have successfully met and exceeded targets in my previous roles.

    • I am confident in my ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.

    • I am comfortable with the responsibilities and challenges that come with the sales executive position.

    • I am familiar with the industry and have a good understanding of the products/services we will be...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am an experienced Sales Executive with a proven track record of exceeding targets and building strong client relationships.

    • Over 5 years of experience in sales, with a focus on B2B sales

    • Consistently achieved or exceeded sales targets by 20% each quarter

    • Developed and maintained relationships with key clients, resulting in a 30% increase in repeat business

    • Implemented effective sales strategies, resulting in a 15% increa...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's a very good company. You'll learn so many things. Everyone is very helpful.

HT Media Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in HT Media interview for freshers?
HT Media interview process for freshers usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the HT Media interview process for freshers are One-on-one Round, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for HT Media interview for freshers?
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 HT Media. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at HT Media expect are B2B Sales, Corporate Sales, Sales and media sales.
What are the top questions asked in HT Media interview for freshers?

Some of the top questions asked at the HT Media interview for freshers -

  1. What campaign will you suggest to an fmcs advertiser wanting to advertise in ru...read more
  2. How much typing speed do you have in Engli...read more
  3. Do you know about lookup functions and pivot tab...read more
How long is the HT Media interview process?

The duration of HT Media interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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