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ITC Sales Executive Trainee Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 26 Feb 2024

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Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sell a pen to prove your skill
  • Ans. 

    I will sell you a pen that is not just a writing tool, but a stylish accessory that will make you stand out.

    • Highlight the sleek design of the pen

    • Emphasize the smooth writing experience it provides

    • Mention any special features like a comfortable grip or refillable ink

    • Create a sense of urgency by mentioning limited availability or a special discount

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Round 2 - Group Discussion 

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I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before May 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Why do you want this job and Is this job suitable for you, if so, please justify.
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about sales and believe my skills align perfectly with this role, driving growth and building strong client relationships.

    • I have a proven track record in sales, having increased my previous company's revenue by 30% in one year.

    • My strong communication skills allow me to connect with clients effectively, ensuring their needs are met.

    • I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy the challenge of meeting an...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. If relocated, would you be able to live at Remote areas/Hill areas/Border areas etc.?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am open to relocating to remote, hilly, or border areas for the role, embracing the challenges and opportunities they present.

    • Adaptability: I have previously lived in a rural area, which taught me to adapt to different living conditions.

    • Community Engagement: I enjoy building relationships with local communities, which is essential in remote areas.

    • Travel Experience: I have traveled to hilly regions for work, unde...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Interviewer: Book order of water bottlels and assume I am an countryside Retailer. (Scenario: Retailer was arranging water bottle stocks by self to sell)
  • Ans. 

    As a Sales Executive, I would guide the retailer on effective stock management and customer engagement for water bottles.

    • Assess the retailer's current stock levels and sales trends to determine the optimal order quantity.

    • Suggest a variety of water bottle sizes and brands to cater to different customer preferences.

    • Provide promotional strategies, such as discounts for bulk purchases or loyalty programs to encourage repea...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Where do you see yourself after 5 years in this company, if Hired?
  • Ans. 

    In five years, I envision myself as a top-performing Sales Executive, leading a team and driving significant growth for the company.

    • I aim to develop my skills in sales strategies and customer relationship management, contributing to increased client satisfaction.

    • I see myself taking on leadership roles, mentoring new sales team members, and sharing best practices to enhance overall team performance.

    • I plan to be involved...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Why you are leaving your previous job?
  • Ans. 

    I am leaving my previous job to seek new challenges and opportunities for growth in a dynamic sales environment.

    • Desire for professional growth: I felt that I had reached a plateau in my previous role and wanted to take on more responsibilities.

    • Seeking a better cultural fit: The company culture did not align with my values, and I am looking for a workplace that fosters collaboration.

    • Pursuing new challenges: I am eager t...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be polite, Be gentle, Smile always, Never feel offended.
Key to get hired:Never lie to employer who is hiring you.
Congrats...you are hired.

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Q5. Sell me this pen.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Can u do your work properly?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I can perform my work effectively by leveraging my skills, experience, and a proactive approach to sales challenges.

    • Proven Track Record: I have consistently met or exceeded sales targets in my previous roles, demonstrating my ability to drive revenue.

    • Strong Communication Skills: I excel in building relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are understood and met, which fosters loyalty.

    • Adaptability: I can qu...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Company is Good Atmosphere is Good bt in sales must clear your target if it's not happen then u have many trouble .

I appeared for an interview before Aug 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. What is a BCG matrix?
  • Ans. 

    The BCG matrix is a strategic planning tool used to analyze a company's portfolio of products or business units.

    • Developed by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

    • It categorizes products/business units into four quadrants based on market growth rate and market share

    • Quadrants: Stars, Cash Cows, Question Marks, and Dogs

    • Helps in resource allocation and strategic decision-making

    • Example: Apple's iPhone as a Star, iPod as a Cash ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain market segmentation to a layman.
  • Ans. 

    Market segmentation is the process of dividing a broad target market into smaller, more specific groups based on common characteristics.

    • Market segmentation helps businesses identify and target specific customer groups.

    • It involves analyzing factors such as demographics, psychographics, and behavior to create segments.

    • Segments can be based on age, gender, income, interests, location, etc.

    • By understanding the needs and pr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are your strengths?
  • Ans. 

    My strengths include strong communication skills, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities.

    • Strong communication skills: I am able to effectively convey information and ideas to others.

    • Adaptability: I am able to quickly adjust to new situations and environments.

    • Problem-solving abilities: I am skilled at analyzing complex problems and finding creative solutions.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are your weaknesses?
  • Ans. 

    One of my weaknesses is that I tend to be overly critical of my own work.

    • I have a tendency to be a perfectionist and spend too much time on tasks

    • I struggle with delegating tasks to others

    • I can be overly self-critical and have difficulty accepting praise or recognition

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Tell us more about yourself that would totally hook us to you.
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and passionate individual with a strong work ethic and a proven track record of success.

    • I have consistently achieved top grades in my academic studies, showcasing my commitment to excellence.

    • I have completed multiple internships in the past where I received glowing feedback from supervisors for my hard work and dedication.

    • I am actively involved in extracurricular activities such as volunteering and lea...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Anonymous shortlisting

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 8 people in the GD. It was a calm GD. I came in 3rd with strong points and exited, making my point.
Tips: Be sure of what you say. Own your points. Start with statement, give example and conclude in a minute.
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 10 people in this GD. It was a chaotic GD with everyone speaking at once. Nobody could be heard and things were totally out of control.
Tips: At times of chaos, go against the tide and keep your voice calm and have a very good point in mind. Don't lose your calm in all the chaos.
Duration: 25 minutes

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: I gave the wrong answer at first to the BCG matrix question. Then the interviewer asked me "are you sure?". I realized my mistake, held my calm, used the notebook infront of me, drew it and explained. That I believe, did the magic.
Tips: Be honest. Keep smiling. Own the interview.

College Name: S.P. Jain Institute Of Management And Research

I appeared for an interview in Apr 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Family background, father's job, personal details

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: There were three panelists.As I went in, I was first asked to present my CV. All of them were asking questions together. One was asking technical questions related to chemical engineering while the other two were taking the HR interview. They were all very polite and gentle.At first. I had to tell them my 10th and 12th percentage and my ranks in JEE Main, JEE Advanced and WBJEE. Then I was asked why I chose chemical engineering and what were my areas or subjects of interest. I answered Mass transfer and Chemical Reaction Engineering. They were quite impressed to hear as they said I was the first one who mentioned it. I was mainly asked questions from distillation and gas absorption. All the questions were very basic and required clear understanding of the concepts. I was asked to give a brief summary about my industrial visit to RCF, Mumbai. I was also asked some questions on my ongoing project work at college. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.

College Name: Jadavpur University, Kolkata

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jun 2019. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What's your experience in sales?
  • Ans. 

    I have over 10 years of experience in sales, specializing in building relationships and driving revenue growth across various industries.

    • Developed and executed sales strategies that increased revenue by 30% in one year at XYZ Corporation.

    • Managed a team of 5 sales representatives, providing training and mentorship that improved team performance by 25%.

    • Established long-term relationships with key clients, resulting in a ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why do you want to work with us?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I am interest in work with emami .
I have 5 yr experience in sales.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Sep 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about your self ?
  • Ans. 

    Dynamic sales executive with a proven track record in exceeding targets and building strong client relationships.

    • Over 5 years of experience in sales, consistently exceeding quarterly targets by 20%.

    • Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with clients, resulting in a 30% increase in repeat business.

    • Proficient in using CRM software to track leads and manage customer interactions effectively.

    • Successfully led a t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is Width/ Numerical Distribution and depth/ weightage distribution?
  • Ans. 

    Width/ Numerical Distribution and Depth/ Weightage Distribution are two methods of measuring product distribution.

    • Width/ Numerical Distribution refers to the number of outlets or stores where a product is available.

    • Depth/ Weightage Distribution refers to the quantity of the product available in each outlet or store.

    • Both methods are important in measuring the reach and availability of a product in the market.

    • For example...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Do you know pivot or Vlook up in excel ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am familiar with pivot and Vlookup functions in Excel.

    • Pivot tables are used to summarize and analyze large data sets in Excel.

    • Vlookup is used to search for a value in a table and return a corresponding value from another column.

    • Pivot tables can be used to create dynamic reports and perform data analysis.

    • Vlookup is commonly used for data reconciliation and merging datasets.

    • Both functions are powerful tools for da...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. ROI formula

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and have proper knowledge of your previous company experience.

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

They give me some problems of sales in rural areas that this products sales was not success in this type of area what you do to improve it?
I just answer that gave them more scheme on product to the dealer and they will gave more discount to store to make sale growth. First start without no profit and loss after that the product success we start making business. Because all is need to make sales. Developed company growth or nothing. They just want target. The Target ? Remind it.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you have skills to sell their products in any how. And njoy to do. Then join it. This job is for only you dear.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Documents check verify
  • Q2. About self last experience working

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good experience working their potential experience

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. How to do sales

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How many rounds are there in ITC Sales Executive Trainee interview?
ITC interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the ITC interview process are One-on-one Round and Group Discussion.

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