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Updated 21 Aug 2024

Lifestyle Department Manager Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced professional with a strong background in leadership and team management.

    • Over 5 years of experience in managing teams and departments

    • Proven track record of achieving targets and improving efficiency

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

    • Passionate about developing and motivating team members

    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why do you want to join our company?
  • Ans. 

    I am impressed by your company's reputation for innovation and commitment to employee development.

    • I admire your company's track record of success in the industry.

    • I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to a team that values growth and collaboration.

    • Your company's focus on sustainability aligns with my personal values and career goals.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Logical reasoning & few math questions

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. How much business size do you handle currently?
  • Ans. 

    I currently handle a business size of $10 million annually.

    • Manage a team responsible for sales, operations, and customer service

    • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance

    • Implement strategies to increase revenue and market share

    • Examples: Successfully grew business from $8 million to $10 million in the past year

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to make business more profitable?
  • Ans. 

    To make a business more profitable, focus on increasing revenue, reducing costs, improving efficiency, and staying competitive.

    • Increase sales by expanding product offerings or entering new markets

    • Reduce expenses by negotiating better deals with suppliers or cutting unnecessary costs

    • Improve efficiency by streamlining processes and investing in technology

    • Stay competitive by monitoring industry trends and adapting to chan

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How to control people attrition?
  • Ans. 

    To control people attrition, focus on employee engagement, career development, work-life balance, and effective communication.

    • Focus on employee engagement through regular feedback, recognition, and opportunities for growth.

    • Invest in career development programs to help employees see a future within the company.

    • Promote work-life balance by offering flexible schedules and promoting a healthy work environment.

    • Ensure effect...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with sale & kpis and good understanding about P & l
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About my experience
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About the work experience nd regarding salary

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Q3. How is the sale target achieved?
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Q4. What is KPI And role of store manager?
Q5. What is the KPI targets and how to maintain them?

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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jul 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

All kip descartion Arm and senior management

  • Q1. What is the reason job exit previous company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Very good organization and work culture is good all members are supported

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

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About the background and professional must and should speak in complete English

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If interview held by telephone don't give a chance to them that ask questions , speak fairly and confidentally

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Have you ever been to reliance Retail? What is the difference between d mart and Reliance Retail? Quick numerical questions like 76+53 etc . Group discussion.
  • Ans. 

    Reliance Retail is a retail chain owned by Reliance Industries, while D Mart is owned by Avenue Supermarts. They differ in product range and pricing.

    • Reliance Retail offers a wider range of products including electronics, fashion, and groceries, while D Mart mainly focuses on groceries and household items.

    • Reliance Retail has a higher pricing strategy compared to D Mart, which offers products at a lower price point.

    • Relia...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Quite simple interview. Just be confident.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Introduce myself
  • Q2. Specialization

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Call soon

I appeared for an interview before Mar 2016.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Problem Statement
Experience: I TOLD THEM I SHALL DO PRESSURIZE ON STAFFS FOR FINDING OUT MISSING QTY.
Tips: NO TIPS

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Mar 2021. 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interview was great experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Great experience. They made me so comfortable and questioned as so

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. What are you doing in store??
  • Q2. What is the shelf life of dairy products
  • Ans. 

    The shelf life of dairy products varies depending on the type and processing method.

    • Shelf life of milk is typically 5-7 days when refrigerated

    • Yogurt can last 1-2 weeks when refrigerated

    • Hard cheeses like cheddar can last several months

    • Soft cheeses like brie have a shorter shelf life of 1-2 weeks

    • Processed dairy products like butter can last several months

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is you store numbers like stock value pnl all sales number etc..
  • Q4. What you are doing in our organisation??

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Nov 2018. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Ans. 

    Experienced department manager with a proven track record of leading teams to success.

    • Over 5 years of experience in department management

    • Strong leadership and communication skills

    • Ability to motivate and inspire team members

    • Track record of meeting and exceeding department goals

    • Experience in budget management and strategic planning

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This interview was a technical one but was majorly a stress test. It lassted for about 1 hour 10 minutes.

Lifestyle Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Lifestyle Department Manager interview?
Lifestyle interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Lifestyle interview process are One-on-one Round, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Lifestyle Department 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 Lifestyle. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Lifestyle expect are Store Management, Retail Operations, Stock Management, Apparel and Customer Service.
What are the top questions asked in Lifestyle Department Manager interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Lifestyle Department Manager interview -

  1. How to make business more profitab...read more
  2. How to control people attriti...read more

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Lifestyle Department Manager Interview Process

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Interview experience

4.8
  
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Lifestyle Department Manager Salary
based on 176 salaries
₹2.6 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
26% less than the average Department Manager Salary in India
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Lifestyle Department Manager Reviews and Ratings

based on 82 reviews

4.4/5

Rating in categories

4.4

Skill development

4.1

Work-life balance

4.1

Salary

4.4

Job security

4.3

Company culture

3.9

Promotions

4.2

Work satisfaction

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Raipur

4-6 Yrs

₹ 5-7 LPA

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₹ 2.5-3.5 LPA

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