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Updated 3 Nov 2023

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Sales Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anupam Singh

posted on 3 Nov 2023

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2023. 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 - One-on-one 

(8 Questions)

  • Q1. What's the current Target ?
  • Ans. 

    The current target is to increase sales by 20% compared to last quarter.

    • Current target is to increase sales by 20%

    • Target is compared to last quarter's performance

    • Focus on achieving specific sales goals and metrics

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the achievement numbers?
  • Q3. What are the various sourcing channel you look into?
  • Ans. 

    Various sourcing channels include job boards, social media, employee referrals, recruitment agencies, and networking events.

    • Job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn

    • Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

    • Employee referrals from current staff members

    • Recruitment agencies that specialize in sales roles

    • Networking events and industry conferences

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are the lead to prospect ratio in each channel?
  • Ans. 

    Lead to prospect ratio varies by channel, typically ranging from 10:1 to 50:1.

    • Lead to prospect ratio in cold calling may be 20:1

    • Lead to prospect ratio in email marketing may be 10:1

    • Lead to prospect ratio in social media advertising may be 50:1

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What's the conversion rate you had?
  • Ans. 

    My conversion rate was 25%, meaning 1 out of every 4 leads resulted in a sale.

    • Conversion rate is calculated by dividing the number of successful conversions by the total number of leads and multiplying by 100.

    • For example, if I had 100 leads and 25 resulted in a sale, my conversion rate would be 25%.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Detail discussion about product and rate.
  • Q7. Scenario based questioning.
  • Q8. Tell me your sales pitch?
  • Ans. 

    My sales pitch focuses on highlighting the unique value proposition of our product, addressing customer pain points, and showcasing successful case studies.

    • Start by identifying the customer's needs and pain points

    • Highlight the unique features and benefits of our product that address those needs

    • Share success stories and case studies to demonstrate the effectiveness of our solution

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for South Indian Bank Sales Manager interview:
  • Target Achievement
  • Sales Planning
  • Lead Generation
  • Sourcing
  • Conversions
  • Product Knowledge
  • Industry Awareness
  • Sales Pitch
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with work related questions only. No fibbling around with unnecessary questions. To the point question but answers should be real otherwise they will trap you in your own lie.

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jun 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 - Group Discussion 

About the impact of coronavirus

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stay confident and don't get affected by them grilling you

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About technical knowledge and regarding working hours stretching

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This interview was a technical one but was majorly a stretching of working hours. In terms of salary prospective offering less. You need to stay calm and should apply presence of mind. Please go through the job description thoroughly word-by-word and recheck your resume to ensure that you are a best-fit for the position.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before May 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Interviewer asked this Experience Background, About the process managing in current Job and case study on current job knowledge

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You should be expertise in your current process
And confident while answering the questions

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Details about yourself. Starting from personal to professional.
  • Q2. Why Yes Bank? And they will ask some questions about your Product.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be Confident and Answer with logic.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    Experienced manager with a background in team leadership and project management.

    • Over 5 years of experience in managing teams and projects

    • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

    • Proven track record of meeting deadlines and exceeding goals

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Profile related questions
  • Q3. Profile preference and reasons for the same
  • Q4. Stream related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Case study related to banking sector where the MBA skills need to be applied
Tips: Be to the point
No faf required
Use decent language
Dont be too loud
Say valid points only

Duration: 30 minutes

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Direct the interview as per your desire in the first few minutes..make it a point to direct as per your stream..as the final profile offered to you would be based on this!
Tips: Be confident
Direct as per your preference to get the profile of your wish!
Show some concrete long term plans

Skills: Attitude, Communication, Finance, Behavioural Skills, Learning Ability, Commitment
College Name: SPM, PDPU

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before May 2017. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Why HDFC?
  • Ans. 

    HDFC is a leading financial institution known for its strong reputation, innovative products, and customer-centric approach.

    • HDFC has a strong reputation in the financial industry for its stability and reliability

    • The company offers innovative products and services tailored to meet the diverse needs of customers

    • HDFC has a customer-centric approach, focusing on providing excellent service and building long-term relationsh

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why should I give you this offer?
  • Ans. 

    I have the experience, skills, and passion to excel in this role.

    • I have a proven track record of successfully managing teams and projects.

    • My strong communication and leadership skills make me an effective manager.

    • I am passionate about driving results and exceeding expectations.

    • I am dedicated to continuous learning and development to stay ahead in the industry.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. First one would be tell me about your experience?
  • Q4. No need to negotiate their offer is irresistible
  • Q5. HR is dummy the decision lies with operations head who took the interview

Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: Join HDFC BANK LTD only if you can work for 12 hrs a day because there will be no use after wards if you crib at the bank that there is no work life balance.
Advise to freshers there is no role in a private bank as such which is not a sales role. Every one has targets and should achieve productivity benchmarks
But the best point is that they pay very good.
Skills: Communication, Analytical Skills, Presentation Skills
Duration: 1-3 Months

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Easy to clear; Each section had its own time limit.
Tips: No special Preparation Needed
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Questions: 100

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: 1. Axis Bank would like to minimize the losses incurred by transactions being declined. Suggest strategies and formulate it as an optimization Problem.

2. Suggest a situation where you have guided your team through a difficult situation.

3.Would you be okay with working in Mumbai?
Tips: Ans:
1. Main loss incurred is through ATM running out of cash.
Possible solutions are increasing refill frequency and increasing amount refilled. Multi-objective problem with objectives as reducing the cost incurred for refill and reducing the losses due to ATM running out of cash. Constraints being maximum refill amount and maximum refill frequency. Try to think of additional constraints which will be experienced real-time.

Skills: Optimisation, Analytical Skills
College Name: IIT Madras

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Oct 2018. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions about the positions i handled and about the job role going to handle

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: On the basis of banking experience

General Tips: Should prepare about the job card and give the best as much as u can and dont try to answer if u dont know also dont give wrong interpretations
Duration: 1-4 weeks

Manager Interview Questions & Answers

HDFC Bank user image sai sudheer davanam ventaka

posted on 13 May 2018

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    Experienced manager with a background in team leadership and project management.

    • Over 5 years of experience in managing teams and projects

    • Strong leadership skills with a focus on collaboration and communication

    • Proven track record of meeting deadlines and exceeding goals

    • Passionate about developing and mentoring team members

    • Previous roles include project manager at XYZ Company and team lead at ABC Corporation

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. I told about myself and my journey with career
  • Q3. Business interview
  • Q4. Asked about wealth management and sales process
  • Q5. Explained in brief

South Indian Bank Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in South Indian Bank Sales Manager interview?
South Indian Bank interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the South Indian Bank interview process are Resume Shortlist and One-on-one Round.
What are the top questions asked in South Indian Bank Sales Manager interview?

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