Bloomingdale's Sales Representative Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 78 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Bloomingdale's.
Bloomingdale's
Sales Lead
Lead Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Onsite Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Technical
I applied online and the next day got an email to schedule a group interview. When I got there, I was the only one. I talked with the dept. manager for 1.5 hours and she wanted me to meet with another mgr. A week later, I spoke with a different mgr (I think she was higher up) for less than 30 mins. She asked about draw vs. commission. I asked when they wanted to fill the position and she said a couple of weeks, which made me think they weren't too keen on hiring me.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- What would you do with a team member who wasn't selling effectively?
- Describe a situation where you had a great customer experience.
Bloomingdale's
Sales Professional
Mid Average Neutral experience Accept offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It takes a long time, or at least it used to. I went through 6 different interviews before I got hired. They want people who can sell and have a certain knowledge on their field, for example, fashion, fine jewelry, housewares, furniture, etc. These days they seem to have relaxed the standards, and that is something that reflects on the company. Years ago, they really made you go though loops to even get a second interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- They want experienced people on the field you are applying to. So they will ask you how much of it you have, and they would ask you to say what you bring to the table.
Bloomingdale's
Sales Professional
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
After applying online they set up an in-person interview with the HR manager. Since I knew someone who worked at the store, the interview was pretty straightforward with the referral. At the end of this in-person interview, we set up a second interview with the department manager a few days later. This interview was quick and easy, very casual. She offered me the job at the end and asked when I could start. I accepted and came back to complete the paperwork a few days later.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you describe what constitutes good customer service?
- What motivates your interest in working at Bloomingdales?
- Could you share an experience of handling a difficult customer?
Bloomingdale's Sales Representative Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Bloomingdale's interview reports.
“Could you please sell me a pair of shoes and a dress for my date?”
Read reports →“What do you like about Bloomingdale's and what brands do you like inside the store?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the difference between a client and a customer?”
Read reports →“If you were going on a long vacation, what one item would you bring with you?”
Read reports →“Suppose you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring one person, who would it be and why?”
Read report →“What would you do with a team member who wasn't selling effectively?”
Read report →“What's your strategy for getting a customer to sign up for a credit card?”
Read report →“Can you share a time when you learned a valuable lesson from real life?”
Read report →“Can you share an experience where you were disappointed in yourself?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 78 Bloomingdale's interview reports.