BD Sales Representative Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 36 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at BD.
BD
Sales
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
A headhunter calls to validate your experience and then schedules an interview at the company if you fit the profile. First, you have an interview with HR, and then 2 or 3 more with product leaders and managers.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Are you aware of current events in the health sector?
- Can you tell me about new work methodologies you have implemented?
BD
Inside Sales Representative
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Presentation Group
This hiring process was really drawn out, taking over a month and three interviews before they made a decision. After I sent in my resume, I was asked to do an online video interview with timed questions that were pretty tough to answer quickly. Then, HR contacted me to say I passed to the second round, which was a Skype interview with two inside sales managers. This round focused on my resume and some personal questions. If I passed that, the final interview was in person. It involved preparing and giving a 15-minute sales pitch presentation on which car brand (chosen from two options they provided) would be best for their sales reps. I presented this to the director of sales and five inside sales managers. During the presentation, many of them seemed bored. After presenting, I was grilled by the same six people with questions similar to the Skype interview. The last part was shadowing an inside sales rep for about 20 minutes. I noticed a lack of diversity on the sales floor, with mostly young, white Caucasians, which felt like a red flag. After shadowing, they walked me out and said they'd let me know their decision in a few days. A month later, and with lots of back-and-forth paperwork, I'm still waiting. What is this company thinking with such a long process?
Confirmed questions6 questions
- How have you handled feedback at past jobs?
- Can you tell me about your resume experiences?
- What personal questions do you have for me?
BD
Inside Sales Representative
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I applied for the Development Program for the Inside Sales Role. Started with an interview with Regional Sales Managers, who wanted me to continue with a panel/presentation interview. Regional Sales Managers gave me a few names of current employees who can help me prep for the next round of interviews. None of the employees answered back, so I was expected to present and prep on my own without a bit of guidance. Panel interview was okay, pretty basic/behavioral questions asked after. I sent a follow up email still expressing interest and requested some feedback. Hiring managers went ghost. Not even a rejection email.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you tell me about your background?
- Describe your typical day in your current or previous role, particularly if you have a sales background.
- Could you share an example of a recent challenge you encountered and how you successfully navigated it?
BD Sales Representative Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from BD interview reports.
“Which car would be best for their sales reps? (Sales pitch presentation)”
Read reports →“Are you aware of current events in the health sector?”
Read reports →“Tell me about a hero or someone you admire.”
Read reports →“Can you elaborate on the business pattern for hospital sales, including primary and secondary data compilation and growth patterns?”
Read reports →“Are you willing to relocate on short notice?”
Read report →“Was the question intended to determine if I have a "hunter" mentality in sales?”
Read report →“What led you to pursue a career in medical sales?”
Read report →“Could you do a mock sales pitch for me?”
Read report →“What personal questions do you have during the grilling session?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 36 BD interview reports.