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Marks & Spencer Sales Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 10 Feb 2023

Marks & Spencer Sales Associate Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
1
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Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Feb 2022. 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.
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Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself one strength and one weakness of yours. Tell me about your experience
  • Q2. Tell me about your education background
  • Q3. How will you adjust in this company.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - groom yourself in terms of communication skills, knowledge, and personality also

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I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Oct 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. How do you handle a team, They obviously check your confidence and willingness to learn.Why you want to join Retail
  • Q2. Our experience and ask questions based on our experience. How do you handle team.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Job is secured and the training is well planned

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2019. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. As per experience, No question are were asked in simple manners, because retail life is not at all simple.
  • Q2. For answering to any questions, You need to be very cool and calm. Because you will get, if and but. I hope you understand, exactly what I mean to say. But basic rules is being confidence. No matter what ...
  • Q3. 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 mu...
  • Ans. 

    To address the issue of declining EBITA and store conversion, focus on improving basic operations and key performance indicators (KPIs).

    • Ensure basic operations are running smoothly

    • Identify and address any issues affecting store conversion

    • Improve IPCm (Items Per Customer) and ATS (Average Transaction Size)

    • Prioritize staff training and development

    • Motivate and engage the team to enhance performance

    • Implement strategies to ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - One word to say, just believe in ur self and don't get panic because the interview ur are faceing is not the last interview of this Planet. Being account able for ur words what ur saying and how is will impact on you job profiles role is the best way to face ur interview.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. All about KPI
  • Q2. Over all Responsibilities

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This interview was fully KPI,I tried to answer is question with example and also you some live examples

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. How to manage controllable expenses in your respective store ?
  • Ans. 

    Controllable expenses can be managed by monitoring and optimizing costs.

    • Regularly review expenses and identify areas where costs can be reduced without affecting quality or service.

    • Negotiate with suppliers to get better deals and discounts.

    • Train employees to be mindful of expenses and encourage them to suggest cost-saving measures.

    • Implement energy-efficient practices to reduce utility bills.

    • Track expenses and adjust bu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to create store walkin?
  • Ans. 

    Creating a store walk-in involves strategic planning and execution to attract customers and increase foot traffic.

    • Ensure the store is visually appealing and well-maintained

    • Offer promotions and discounts to entice customers

    • Host events or workshops to draw in potential customers

    • Utilize social media and advertising to increase awareness

    • Train staff to provide excellent customer service and create a welcoming atmosphere

  • Answered by AI

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Nov 2021. 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why want to join us and reason for leaving
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

Reasoning basic maths aptitude test

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Brief about current role Understanding of retail etc
  • Ans. 

    I am currently working as a Store Manager at XYZ retail store.

    • Responsible for managing daily operations of the store

    • Ensuring customer satisfaction and meeting sales targets

    • Managing inventory and stock levels

    • Training and supervising staff

    • Implementing marketing strategies to increase footfall and sales

    • Maintaining visual merchandising standards

    • Handling customer complaints and resolving issues

    • Analyzing sales data and prepa

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare about your current role ....if you are new to this industry (grocery retail)

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Store performance, ebitda, profit & loss, fmcg

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - How to improve sell and marketing strategy

I applied via AmbitionBox and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Stores 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Why are you searching for higher growth and other factors
  • Q2. Better operations and bright future there's are basic & fundamental facts for each every one
  • Q3. Why are you going now

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Continue practice and regularly searching as per sutaible job

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2021. 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your family background?
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q4. Who u controlled on ur KPI
  • Ans. 

    I controlled the performance of my team on KPIs such as sales, customer satisfaction, and inventory management.

    • Monitored individual and team performance on KPIs

    • Provided coaching and feedback to improve performance

    • Implemented strategies to increase sales and customer satisfaction

    • Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability

    • Collaborated with other departments to achieve overall business goals

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Assignment 

KPI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please focus on KPI parameters like , ATS,PCM ,IPCM & AOP

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Sep 2021. 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR is asking only general questions like a salary, deduction....
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical round is taking by State Buisness Head/ Area Manager or 5, group panel... They asking inventory releted questions, store kpi/kra, how to reduce Store losses, how to improve store sales,P&L, How t...
  • Ans. 

    The interviewer asks about technical round taken by State Business Head/Area Manager or group panel regarding inventory, KPI/KRA, store losses, sales, P&L, and staff management.

    • Explain the importance of inventory management and how it affects the store's profitability.

    • Discuss the key performance indicators (KPIs) and key result areas (KRAs) that are relevant to the store's success.

    • Provide examples of strategies to redu...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They are final round if you are selected then they are asking about documents.

Marks & Spencer Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Marks & Spencer Sales Associate interview?
Marks & Spencer interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Marks & Spencer interview process are HR and Resume Shortlist.

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