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      Sales Manager Interview

      18 Nov 2011
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Staples in Sept 2011

      Interview

      First had phone interview with HR manager. Covered basic expectations of applicant that they were looking for the fill the position. Asked basic questions regarding how I would handle certain situations involving customer or employee issues. Asked about a time that I had dealt with a difficult customer and turned the situation around to result in a positive experience. One-on-one interview with store manager and district manager. More of the same questions, and setting expectations for the person who would be placed in the position.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me about a time when you helped an unsatisfied customer and turned things around to result in a great overall experience.
      Answer question

      Other Sales Manager interview reviews for Staples

      Sales Manager Interview

      19 Sept 2022
      Anonymous employee
      Manchester, NH
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Staples (Manchester, NH) in Sept 2022

      Interview

      Interviewer was a good sport and very engaged. Multiple interviews with different levels. First one was short, while the second was over half an hour. I had a very positive experience.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Explain how you handled a difficult situation. How did you motivate your team in the past?
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      Sales Manager Interview

      19 Nov 2022
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Riverside, CA
      Declined offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Staples (Riverside, CA) in July 2022

      Interview

      For Staples there was a job fair style interview where you choose a time to sit an speak with the Hiring Manager. It’s was basic not to difficult you need sales and strong management experience there.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How would you handle a difficult customer?
      Answer question

      Sales Manager Interview

      1 Feb 2022
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Negative experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Staples

      Interview

      Inconsistent, make sure to not be yourself, tell them what they want to hear like that you love metrics, developing people, and a fast pace environment, you say yes to everything and do not make dumb decisions, and you hold people accountable with the tools the company provides

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What was a project you had at your last employment
      1 Answer
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