Cabela's Sales Associate 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 Cabela's.
Cabela's
Sales Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
I did a walk-in interview with the manager, then got a call from HR, and then onboarding. It took about 2 weeks to hear back from their team. It was a solo interview, but training is done across departments mixed together by onboarding dates. We would split up for individual department stuff, otherwise, we had general training collectively.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Do you have prior experience in seasonal roles?
Cabela's
Sales Associate
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I was contacted pretty quickly to set up an interview. It was super short, and they asked the usual stuff like why I want to work there. They said they'd get back to me. Three weeks later, they called about a phone interview for the next week. So, I've had two interviews now, and it's been over a month. I followed up, and the manager said it's a long hiring process. I mean, it's not like I was applying to work for NASA or anything. By the time they decide, I'll probably have found a different job. I wonder how they manage to hire anyone if this is their usual way of doing things. If you need a job fast, you should probably avoid this place.
Confirmed questions1 question
- In your own words, what is customer service?
Cabela's
Sales Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation
I applied online on a Friday and got a call on Monday for an interview on Wednesday. It was a standard interview with the GM, and the customer service lead also listened in. A couple days later, I had a second interview with the floor manager. This was one-on-one, and it was a typical interview, but it ended with a role play where I had to pick one of four products (hiking shoes, a tent, binoculars, fishing lures) and sell it to the interviewer. After the second interview, I took a drug test, and got an offer a few days later.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Can you share an instance where you encountered a challenging customer?
- Describe a situation where you surpassed your sales goals.
- Tell me about a time you collaborated with others to reach an objective.
Cabela's Sales Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Cabela's interview reports.
“Are there differences between handling an unhappy customer and an irate one, and what are they?”
Read reports →“Why is customer service important, and how do you create a good shopping experience for a customer?”
Read reports →“Have you ever been convicted of a serious crime?”
Read reports →“On a scale of 1 to 5, how comfortable would you be with tasks like stringing a bow?”
Read reports →“From 1 to 5, how much do you know about the various products we sell in the store?”
Read report →“What negotiation strategy would you use with a dissatisfied customer?”
Read report →“Would you handle an angry customer the same way?”
Read report →“What did you do when you were given constructive criticism?”
Read report →“Do you engage in outdoor activities related to the products we represent?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 36 Cabela's interview reports.