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SBI Cards & Payment Services Area Sales Manager Interview Questions, Process, and Tips for Freshers

Updated 16 Oct 2024

SBI Cards & Payment Services Area Sales Manager Interview Experiences for Freshers

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I appeared for an interview in Dec 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

13 Questions

  • Q1. Apart from your Resume tell me about your self ?
  • Ans. 

    Experienced sales professional with a proven track record of exceeding targets and building strong client relationships.

    • Over 5 years of sales experience in the consumer goods industry

    • Consistently met or exceeded sales targets by 20% each quarter

    • Built and maintained strong relationships with key clients such as Walmart and Target

    • Led a team of sales representatives to increase market share by 15% in one year

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Elaborate on few points that you have mentioned in your Resume?
  • Ans. 

    I have mentioned my experience in leading sales teams, developing strategies, and exceeding sales targets.

    • Led a team of 10 sales representatives to achieve a 20% increase in sales revenue within one year

    • Developed and implemented a new sales strategy that resulted in a 30% growth in market share

    • Consistently exceeded sales targets by 15% through effective sales planning and execution

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Tell me about your Summer Internship and your role ?
  • Ans. 

    I interned at a marketing firm where I assisted the sales team in developing strategies and analyzing market trends.

    • Assisted sales team in developing marketing strategies

    • Analyzed market trends to identify potential opportunities

    • Participated in client meetings to understand their needs and preferences

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Why do you think SBI cards is a good place to work for ?
  • Ans. 

    SBI Cards is a good place to work for due to its strong brand reputation, growth opportunities, and employee-friendly policies.

    • Strong brand reputation in the financial industry

    • Opportunities for career growth and advancement

    • Employee-friendly policies and benefits

    • Supportive work environment and team collaboration

    • Commitment to innovation and technology-driven solutions

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  • Q5. Tell me about your last job and your role?
  • Ans. 

    I was responsible for managing a team of sales representatives and achieving sales targets in my assigned territory.

    • Managed a team of sales representatives

    • Set and achieved sales targets in assigned territory

    • Developed and implemented sales strategies

    • Provided training and support to team members

    • Maintained relationships with key clients

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Reasons for quitting the last company ?
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities.

    • Desire for career advancement

    • Limited growth opportunities in previous company

    • Seeking new challenges and responsibilities

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  • Q7. What if your previous company offered you the same job role and package , which one will you prefer ?
  • Q8. Do a survey and plan a way on "how to retain customer for SBI cards" ?
  • Ans. 

    To retain customers for SBI cards, conduct a survey to understand their needs and preferences, offer personalized rewards and benefits, provide excellent customer service, and continuously engage with customers through targeted marketing campaigns.

    • Conduct a survey to gather feedback and understand customer needs

    • Offer personalized rewards and benefits based on customer spending patterns

    • Provide excellent customer service...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Whats your favorite subject and why?
  • Ans. 

    My favorite subject is psychology because I am fascinated by the human mind and behavior.

    • I enjoy learning about different psychological theories and concepts

    • I find it interesting to analyze human behavior and understand the reasons behind it

    • I am intrigued by the impact of mental health on individuals and society

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  • Q10. 4 P's of marketing and which one is the most important and why?
  • Ans. 

    The 4 P's of marketing are Product, Price, Place, and Promotion. The most important P depends on the specific context and goals of the business.

    • Product: Refers to the goods or services being offered by a company. It includes the features, quality, design, and packaging.

    • Price: Refers to the amount customers are willing to pay for the product. It should be set in a way that covers costs and generates profit.

    • Place: Refers...

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  • Q11. 4 C's of marketing and apply this and describe how SBI works?
  • Q12. Tell me about your leadership skills?
  • Ans. 

    I have strong leadership skills demonstrated through my ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve goals.

    • I have experience in leading teams in previous roles

    • I am able to communicate effectively and provide clear direction

    • I am skilled at problem-solving and conflict resolution

    • I prioritize team development and mentorship

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  • Q13. Are you okay with the Job location?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am okay with the job location as it is convenient for me.

    • I have no issues with the job location

    • I am familiar with the area and have no problem commuting

    • The job location is convenient for me

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: SBI cards visited our campus at the end of December 2016, peoples selected were already holding 1 or more years of experience in different industries. 30 students were selected for the further process of recruitment.
Tips: Peoples who usually drop for preparation its better if they can do SIP(work from home) or some training programs.

Round: Company Briefing
Experience: 3 Recruiters from SBI cards visited our campus, before starting the process they made sure that the candidates are well aware of SBI cards, its achievements, milestones and the Job role that they would be hired for.
For doing so one of the manager played a ppt giving a brief information and all the other details.
This lasted for an hour after which the process started.

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: The interviews was very stressful and each interview lasted for an hour, the recruiters were very particular in selected the best candidates suitable for the job role.
Their question were based on your experienced your contribution and your depth knowledge about sales, marketing and distribution.
They were looking for candidates with better soft skill, more extrovert and detail oriented students.
Tips: You need to be well groomed and have a good hygiene
Depth knowledge about Sales, Marketing and SDM.
Proficiency in English and practice your soft skills.
Learn more about the job role and make changes in your resume.

Skills: Your Depth In Subject, Attitude, Graph Theory, Proficiency In English, Ability To Cope Up With Stress

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Skills business knowledge and behaviour

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Skills and experience

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Aug 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Work Profile at earlier job.
  • Q2. Types of clients in earlier job
  • Ans. 

    In my previous job, I dealt with a diverse range of clients including individuals, small businesses, and large corporations.

    • Individual clients seeking personal financial advice

    • Small businesses looking for investment opportunities

    • Large corporations requiring financial planning and risk management services

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - More of technical interview.
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interview was around the profile and KRA but actual job description was never clear to people
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Around the payments and SAAs
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. No time was given to think about offer and hike was low as they divided the CTC with PLI but worst experience as in starting profile was sales enablement but some suddenly they changed profile to sales whi...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Not a good company for sales folks culture is worst not employee friendly

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Feb 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Online test 70 question

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Nothing

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself. Your career so far. Strength and weakness.
  • Ans. 

    I have a background in retail management with a focus on customer service. My strengths include leadership and problem-solving skills, while my weakness is sometimes being too detail-oriented.

    • Background in retail management

    • Strong focus on customer service

    • Leadership skills demonstrated through successful team management

    • Problem-solving skills showcased through resolving customer complaints

    • Weakness in being overly detail-...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be calm and present yourself as you are

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

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Why do you want to join kotak securities?
  • Ans. 

    I want to join Kotak Securities for its innovative approach, strong market presence, and commitment to client success.

    • Kotak Securities has a strong reputation in the financial services industry, which aligns with my career goals.

    • The company's focus on technology and innovation, such as its user-friendly trading platform, excites me.

    • I admire Kotak's commitment to customer service and financial literacy, which resonates ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't panic.keep calm.all the best

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. About past experience of working
  • Q2. How will i manage myself in hard time
  • Q3. How will i precise sales numbers in organisation
  • Ans. 

    To precisely track sales numbers in an organization, it is important to implement effective data collection methods and utilize analytical tools.

    • Implement a robust CRM system to track sales activities and customer interactions.

    • Train sales teams to accurately record and update sales data in the CRM system.

    • Utilize data analytics tools to analyze sales trends, identify patterns, and forecast future sales.

    • Regularly review ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How i will achieve my KRA

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be what you are .Be stressfree ,
All HR and Managers are too supportive here ..
All The best Crack it

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Dec 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about ur self and ur previous experience?
  • Q2. Why u want to join kotak?
  • Q3. Are u ready to do hard work in sales?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Should be confidence when giving answer.
Should be cool.
Should be smiling face.

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Experience previous organization related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - As per resume question and Educational information

SBI Cards & Payment Services Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in SBI Cards & Payment Services Area Sales Manager interview for freshers?
SBI Cards & Payment Services interview process for freshers usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the SBI Cards & Payment Services interview process for freshers are One-on-one Round, Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for SBI Cards & Payment Services Area Sales Manager interview for freshers?
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 SBI Cards & Payment Services. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at SBI Cards & Payment Services expect are Switching, IPSEC, VMware, GK and Bidding.
What are the top questions asked in SBI Cards & Payment Services Area Sales Manager interview for freshers?

Some of the top questions asked at the SBI Cards & Payment Services Area Sales Manager interview for freshers -

  1. Why do you think SBI cards is a good place to work fo...read more
  2. 4 C's of marketing and apply this and describe how SBI wor...read more
  3. Do a survey and plan a way on "how to retain customer for SBI cards"...read more

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