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Another interview question..

  • 28-01-2013 5:23pm
    #1
    jimmy180sx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 478 ✭✭


    Im going for an interview on Thursday for a sales job. My background isnt in sales but engineering, but Im glad ive got this far as to have been invited for an interview.

    i have no experience with sales what so ever, but the description was 'no experience necessary'

    i applied solely just to get a job..im sick of being stuck at home. any jobs ive applied for in my sector, i get the same ould response..downturn, economy, reduced working week etc, and that's just some of the companies who have bothered to reply.

    they will most likely ask me the same old questions that come up in interviews but when it comes to the specifics's like dealing with customers, strength/weakness how do i swing them to be more sales orientated, rather then engineering based..

    help appreciated..


Comments

  • #2
    P_1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,681 ✭✭✭✭P_1


    Right so coming from an engineering market you would be aware of what products are needed, what problems/issues somebody can have without this product.

    As an engineer you are used to swaying peoples opinions.

    There's two key assets you have for sales


  • #3
    Mr. Loverman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,001 ✭✭✭Mr. Loverman


    Tell them you love people, have lots of friends, and generally get along very well with everyone (people buy from people...)

    Tell them you love money and love earning money... tell them the idea of being responsible for how much money you can make (unlimited commission?) is really appealing.

    Find out what their product is and convince them you really like it and believe in it (it's a lot harder to sell things you don't believe in).

    Make sure your appearance is absolutely impeccable. Nice suit, nice shoes, nice shirt, good haircut, well shaven, etc.

    Good luck!


  • #4
    jimmy180sx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 478 ✭✭jimmy180sx


    Thanks guys. Both really great responses. It is for a multi product company (tools,fixtures, etc) would talking about love of money not come across as brash..although i do love making money and miss making it too..


  • #5
    Irish_Elect_Eng
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭Irish_Elect_Eng


    • Also as an engineer you understand your customers needs from a technical perspective and therefore you have the opportunity to up sell to higher specification products and additional complimentary products or services.
    • In addition with your technical background you can quickly develop an understanding of new product lines an if they will be of interest to the company;s customers.
    • Also, your technical background will allow you to offer some basic technical support to customers that are having issues with products, resolving issues before the customer becomes dissatisfied.


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