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Mahindra Automotives Area Sales Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 25 Jan 2024

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Area Sales Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image PRACHETA SITARAM KOLHE

posted on 25 Jan 2024

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

I applied via campus placement at Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (WIMDR) and was interviewed before Jan 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Situational questions
  • Q2. How can you use internet to get more leads for commercial products?
  • Ans. 

    The internet can be used to generate more leads for commercial products through various online marketing strategies.

    • Create a professional website with clear product information and contact details.

    • Optimize the website for search engines to improve visibility and attract organic traffic.

    • Utilize social media platforms to engage with potential customers and promote products.

    • Run targeted online advertising campaigns on pla...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is sales funnel ?
  • Ans. 

    Sales funnel is a visual representation of the customer journey from awareness to purchase, divided into stages.

    • Sales funnel helps track and analyze the sales process.

    • It consists of stages like awareness, interest, consideration, and purchase.

    • Each stage represents the number of potential customers at that point.

    • The funnel narrows down as prospects move through the stages.

    • It helps identify bottlenecks and areas for impr...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Topic name - Aggression is necessary in sales or not

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How will your skills help in sales job
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2022. 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 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Current job role and question related to you KRA
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

Online test three rounds of aptitude conducted

Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Pacakge and joining discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Should clear and strong in current role knowledge, results oriented thought process

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself
Round 2 - Psychometric Test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Pyschometric test
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Market share of honda cars
  • Ans. 

    Honda cars have a market share of around 8% globally.

    • Honda cars have a strong presence in the compact car segment.

    • They are known for their reliability and fuel efficiency.

    • Honda's market share varies by region, with higher shares in countries like Japan and the US.

    • In 2020, Honda had a market share of 7.9% in the United States.

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Indian passenger car market
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Apr 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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. WHY YOU WANT TO JOIN SALES TEAM
  • Q2. HOW YOU WILL ADD VALUE
  • Ans. 

    I will add value by increasing sales revenue, expanding market reach, and building strong relationships with clients.

    • Implementing strategic sales plans to achieve targets

    • Identifying new business opportunities and markets

    • Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients

    • Training and motivating sales team to drive performance

    • Analyzing market trends and competitor activities

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. DETAILED DISCUSSION ON LAST EXPERIENCE
  • Q2. TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ON SALES PROCESS

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - JUST THINK WHATU HAVE WRITTEN IN YOUR RESUME AND KEEP EXAMPLES READY TO SUPORT YOUR EXPERINCE AND CLAIMS
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2023. 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 - Aptitude Test 

Test with 25 questions which we had to solve

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

In the group of 5 we had our gd

Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. We were asked normal questions in the interview process
  • Q2. They asked about the role and about the background

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Try your luck and see what happens . All the very best
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Jan 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What strategies can be employed to increase sales volume?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Maintain a positive outlook and be free to express ideas outside of the established boundaries.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. General Questions
  • Q2. Knowledge on cars

I applied via Other and was interviewed before Feb 2018. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. First rount

Interview Preparation Tips

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About channel funding , Sales Management , system process , daily task handled and challenges

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared about company , your current roles , achievements , challenges and why you want to leave the company ?
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(8 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell about yourself
  • Q2. Why do you want to leave the previous organisation?
  • Q3. Share the top 3 achievement in your last organization, what special have you done?
  • Q4. How market share is calculated?
  • Ans. 

    Market share is calculated by dividing a company's total sales revenue by the total sales revenue of the entire market, and then multiplying by 100 to get a percentage.

    • Calculate company's total sales revenue

    • Calculate total sales revenue of the entire market

    • Divide company's total sales revenue by total market sales revenue

    • Multiply the result by 100 to get the market share percentage

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. How to calculate EMI?
  • Ans. 

    EMI can be calculated using the formula: EMI = [P x R x (1+R)^N] / [(1+R)^N-1]

    • Determine the principal amount (P)

    • Find the rate of interest per month (R)

    • Calculate the number of monthly installments (N)

    • Use the formula EMI = [P x R x (1+R)^N] / [(1+R)^N-1] to calculate EMI

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Define sales process
  • Ans. 

    Sales process is a systematic approach to selling a product or service, involving multiple steps from prospecting to closing the deal.

    • Identifying potential customers or leads

    • Qualifying leads to determine their level of interest and fit

    • Presenting the product or service to the prospect

    • Handling objections and addressing concerns

    • Closing the sale and following up with the customer for future business

    • Analyzing and improving

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. How do you plan your monthly volumes?
  • Ans. 

    I plan my monthly volumes by analyzing past sales data, setting realistic targets, collaborating with the sales team, and adjusting strategies as needed.

    • Analyze past sales data to identify trends and patterns

    • Set realistic sales targets based on market conditions and company goals

    • Collaborate with the sales team to create action plans and strategies

    • Monitor progress throughout the month and adjust strategies as needed

    • Util...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Are you ready to relocate and do you know driving?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Your answers should be well framed, backed by proper instances to quote/support your claims.

Be honest in your responses and don't bluff

Mahindra Automotives Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Mahindra Automotives Area Sales Manager interview?
Mahindra Automotives interview process usually has 3-4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Mahindra Automotives interview process are One-on-one Round, Resume Shortlist and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for Mahindra Automotives Area Sales 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 Mahindra Automotives . The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Mahindra Automotives expect are Forecasting, Retail Sales, PDMS, Relationship Management and Sales Planning.
What are the top questions asked in Mahindra Automotives Area Sales Manager interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Mahindra Automotives Area Sales Manager interview -

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