About you
Practise these-
1. Why do you want to work in sales?
What they look for: Talk about what energises you — people, targets, growth — with a real example.
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2. Tell me about a target you achieved.
What they look for: Numbers matter: the target, what you achieved, and the specific actions that got you there.
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3. Tell me about a time you missed a target.
What they look for: Own it, explain what went wrong, and what you changed afterwards.
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4. How do you handle rejection?
What they look for: Show resilience with an example, and how you learn from a "no".
Selling skills
Practise these-
5. Sell me this pen.
What they look for: Do not start listing features. Ask questions to find the buyer's need first, then connect the pen to it.
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6. A customer says your product is too expensive. What do you say?
What they look for: Understand the concern, show value against their need, and only then discuss options.
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7. How do you find new leads?
What they look for: Referrals, networking, LinkedIn, cold outreach — and how you track them.
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8. How do you build long-term relationships with clients?
What they look for: Regular follow-ups, solving problems after the sale, and being honest even when it costs a deal.
Role fit
Practise these-
9. What do you know about our product and customers?
What they look for: Research who buys it and why before the interview.
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10. Are you comfortable with field work and travel?
What they look for: Answer honestly and mention any constraints clearly.
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11. How do you plan your day to meet targets?
What they look for: Show a routine: prospecting, meetings, follow-ups and tracking in a CRM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the "sell me this pen" question testing?
Whether you ask questions and understand the buyer before pitching. Listing features straight away is the most common mistake.
Do freshers get hired for sales roles?
Yes, sales is one of the most common entry points for freshers. Communication and attitude matter more than experience.
Will there be a role-play in a sales interview?
Often yes. Practise short pitches and objection handling out loud before the interview.