Sales Representative/Sales Manager

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Description:  We are a financial services organization with many diverse and dynamic business interests.  The responsibilities of the position include:

• Call on small business prospects who have requested to see you

• Professional Training

• Prestigious Products and Services

• Personal Sales and Leadership Development

• Advancement Opportunities (Management)

• Company Sponsored Stock Ownership Program

• Bonus Programs and Trips

• Work independently

• Set your own schedule

• Determine your own work load

• Self-starter; Self-motivated; Self-disciplined 

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Practice Sales Representative/Sales Manager Interview

1. What should we know about you?
   Focus on the aspects of your experience that apply to this position.  Tips on your interview opening.

2. On a scale of 1 to 10 how do you feel about working for us and why?

3. What is your very best attribute that you would have coming into this company?

4. What is your biggest downfall?

Follow-up:  Give us an on-the-job example.

5. Have you had any bankruptcies that have been discharged or are you in the middle of bankruptcy now?

6. Are you going to be able to pass a background and criminal check?

7. Do you have any further questions about our company?

8. Is there anything else that we should know about you that you haven't shared with us?
   Summarize by emphasize your qualifications as they apply to this job.   Also cover anything you missed from your opening.  Tips on your interview closing.