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Pernod Ricard Sales Trainee Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 23 Jun 2023

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Sales Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 23 Jun 2023

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jun 2022. 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 - Group Discussion 

Just speak your mind and provide good valid points

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me About yourself that is not on the resume
  • Q2. Scenario based questions to check ethicality

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. 1. How well do you know the FMCG market?
  • Ans. 

    I have a good understanding of the FMCG market.

    • I have studied the FMCG market extensively during my academic years.

    • I have also gained practical knowledge through internships and part-time jobs in the FMCG industry.

    • I keep myself updated with the latest trends, consumer behavior, and market dynamics in the FMCG sector.

    • I am familiar with the major players, their products, and their market share in the FMCG market.

    • I have a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 2. How do you strategize and introduce a territory which is completely untouched by Bisleri?
  • Q3. 3. How do you maintain your sales assessment and discuss promotional activities for the same.
  • Ans. 

    To maintain sales assessment and discuss promotional activities, I regularly track sales performance, analyze data, communicate with team members, and collaborate with marketing.

    • Track sales performance through CRM software

    • Analyze sales data to identify trends and areas for improvement

    • Regularly communicate with team members to discuss sales strategies and goals

    • Collaborate with marketing department to plan and execute pr...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have full knowledge about what and how the company is and how the ROI system and process works, the rest, add and showcase your sales and negotiation skills to the interviewer.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Introduce yourself and your dream at AB InBev.

GD Topic - What should be the legal drinking age in India?

Round 2 - Guesstimates 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Pitch yourself in 30 seconds.
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated sales and marketing professional with a proven track record of exceeding targets.

    • Experienced in developing and executing successful sales strategies

    • Skilled in building and maintaining strong customer relationships

    • Proficient in market research and analysis

    • Excellent communication and negotiation skills

    • Consistently achieved or exceeded sales targets in previous roles

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Guesstimate: Number of Bars in Lucknow.
  • Ans. 

    There are approximately 500 bars in Lucknow.

    • The number of bars in a city is usually proportional to its population.

    • Lucknow has a population of around 3 million people.

    • Assuming 1 bar for every 6,000 people, there would be around 500 bars in Lucknow.

    • This estimation may vary depending on factors such as culture, economy, and regulations.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Other candidates were asked different HR questions in the same session.
Round 3 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. How was the experience in the previous rounds? What did you like or not like about it?
  • Q2. Tell us about your biggest failure/setback?
  • Q3. What role would you like to work in AB InBev?
  • Q4. Do you have any Questions for us?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Interactions with seniors, Mock GDs/PIs, Internet.

2. Company details, 10 characteristics the company looks for, companies goals, YouTube videos on the company, Unique features and culture at the company.

3. Don't make the interview experience mundane.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at United Institute of Management, Allahabad and was interviewed in Sep 2022. 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 - Group Discussion 

Given a topic like online and offline business

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic question like introduction
  • Q2. And case study and some academic questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good company for interns to grow your skills and knowledge and experience
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 2 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell Me About Your Self
  • Q2. What Do You Know About Company
  • Q3. Educational Qualifications & Family Background

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There were 3 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Retail market and general sales knowledge

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. General queries on market
  • Q2. Queries on African experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - just be open and as clear as you can regarding your vision present and future along with all honest
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. P&L Sales, Sales, Order Management,Wastage, Customer Service

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. 1. How well do you know the FMCG market?
  • Ans. 

    I have a good understanding of the FMCG market.

    • I have studied the FMCG market extensively during my academic years.

    • I have also gained practical knowledge through internships and part-time jobs in the FMCG industry.

    • I keep myself updated with the latest trends, consumer behavior, and market dynamics in the FMCG sector.

    • I am familiar with the major players, their products, and their market share in the FMCG market.

    • I have a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 2. How do you strategize and introduce a territory which is completely untouched by Bisleri?
  • Q3. 3. How do you maintain your sales assessment and discuss promotional activities for the same.
  • Ans. 

    To maintain sales assessment and discuss promotional activities, I regularly track sales performance, analyze data, communicate with team members, and collaborate with marketing.

    • Track sales performance through CRM software

    • Analyze sales data to identify trends and areas for improvement

    • Regularly communicate with team members to discuss sales strategies and goals

    • Collaborate with marketing department to plan and execute pr...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have full knowledge about what and how the company is and how the ROI system and process works, the rest, add and showcase your sales and negotiation skills to the interviewer.

I applied via campus placement at Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

What should be the legal age for drinking in India?

Round 2 - Guesstimates 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join AbinBev?
  • Q2. What would be your dream start at AbinBev?
  • Q3. What are you passionate about (in life) and how would you utilize it at AbinBev?
  • Q4. Guesstimate the number of bars in Lucknow.
  • Ans. 

    There are approximately 5000 bars in Lucknow.

    • The number of bars in a city depends on various factors such as population, culture, and economy.

    • Lucknow is a large city with a population of over 3 million people.

    • Considering the city's size and culture, it is safe to assume that there are around 5000 bars in Lucknow.

    • This estimate is based on the assumption that there is one bar for every 600 people in the city.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What would you do if you are the Managing Director of AbinBev and investors give you 1 billion Dollars?
  • Q6. What did you like the most about your last organization? the least?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Mock GDs/PIs.

2. Interaction with seniors.

3. Alcohol related stats (India).

Pernod Ricard Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Pernod Ricard Sales Trainee interview?
Pernod Ricard interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Pernod Ricard interview process are Resume Shortlist, Group Discussion and One-on-one Round.

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