Barneys Sales Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 18 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Barneys.
Barneys
Sales Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied online and then went into the store to drop off my resume and met an assistant manager. It took a while to get an interview call back, but I finally interviewed with another assistant manager for the women's rtw department. We talked about typical stuff like my background and then a lot of situational questions about customer interactions, client relations, and working with difficult coworkers. I met some staff and was told I'd hear back about meeting the general manager. The next interview was with the general manager, and it was similar questions, but I got to ask more and they talked about benefits and my wage expectations. I asked about the average entry-level wage and got the offer the following Monday! Even though I didn't have luxury sales experience, I know a lot about fashion and have people skills from my past work in healthcare.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- What are your strategies for building relationships with clients?
- How would you handle a challenging coworker?
Barneys
Sales Associate
Entry Average Negative experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It took longer than I thought it would. First, there was a phone screen, then two in-person interviews. They gave me the job offer and I accepted it over the phone. Just so you know, they don't care about fashion or art as much anymore. The management changed a while back and they stopped hiring people from those backgrounds. So if you want to work at Barneys because you love fashion, know that it's actually a really competitive sales job. They only care about your sales numbers. You need to know your past numbers and have a realistic idea of what you can do in your first year there. They're looking for people to hit close to $1 million in sales annually. Having a client list you can bring with you helps. It's very unlikely they'll hire you if you don't have solid, proven sales experience. Make sure you know the brands they carry. A quick look at their website should be enough. Pick a few you like.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me why you're looking to leave XYZ and join Barneys?
Barneys
Sales Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I talked to HR, but there were no open positions. They wanted to hire me though, so I took a temporary role. All the interviews were in person. I visited the office twice before they offered me the job. I was hired and was supposed to start training in two weeks, but I got moved into a full-time position after just one month.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What prompted you to leave your previous job?
Barneys Sales Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Barneys interview reports.
“Tell me what you know about Barneys New York.”
Read reports →“Why did you choose Barneys over other designer stores?”
Read reports →“Which of our brands do you admire?”
Read reports →“Tell me about a time you encountered poor customer service.”
Read reports →“Were you asked about fashion?”
Read report →“What experience do you have with Barneys merchandise?”
Read report →“Describe what a shopping experience would be like if you were assisting the customer.”
Read report →“What attracts you to work for Barneys New York?”
Read report →“Can you tell me why you're looking to leave XYZ and join Barneys?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 18 Barneys interview reports.