Cintas Sales Representative Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 479 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Cintas.
Cintas
Sales Representative
Mid Difficult Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
I went through four interviews plus a ride-along, and then a final interview, but didn't get the job even though senior management said I "nailed" it. I spent about 8-10 hours over two weeks on this, and all I got was a generic rejection email instead of a call. I asked the manager for feedback on how to improve for future interviews, but they ignored me, which felt very unprofessional.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What relevant experience do you have?
- Can you describe your past roles and responsibilities?
- Walk me through your previous sales experiences.
Cintas
Sales Representative
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process with Cintas was professional and organized, focusing on my sales experience and how I handle customer relations. It started with a phone screen to talk about my background in sales management and client service. Then, I had a more detailed interview with a branch manager, which included questions about specific situations and my behavior. After that, I did a ride-along to see what the day-to-day job involves and get a feel for the company culture, which seemed very focused on professionalism and taking care of customers. The last interview was with senior leaders and was about my future goals and making sure I fit with Cintas's values like integrity, teamwork, and having a strong work ethic.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance from your previous job when you experienced pressure?
Cintas
Sales Representative
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was pretty long. It started with a bunch of phone interviews, each lasting over an hour with a recruiter. If you got past that, you had to meet in person with the Market Area Manager for a 2-hour interview. The MAM mostly asked standard questions and seemed more interested in my background and what I could offer than anything else. I thought it went well, and the MAM said they'd set up a follow-up. But I haven't heard anything since. It's weird because they kept talking about how great the work environment is.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Why are you interested in Cintas?
- What is your background and what value do you bring to the team?
Cintas Sales Representative Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Cintas interview reports.
“Do you feel a stronger drive from a desire to win, or from a desire to not lose, and can you explain that feeling?”
Read reports →“How do you reset yourself? If things get tough, what do you do to get motivated to keep going?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on a sales role that focuses on hunting new business rather than building long-term client relationships?”
Read reports →“Would you be okay working for a company that isn't glamorous and is, frankly, a bit dirty?”
Read reports →“Can you break down the percentage of your current client base that comes from new customers or cold outreach versus ongoing relationship management?”
Read report →“Would you be willing to fix something that broke, even if it wasn't part of your job description?”
Read report →“How can I verify that your resume is accurate and that you have indeed achieved what's listed?”
Read report →“Are you able to meet and beat sales quotas and goals on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis?”
Read report →“Tell me about a situation where you had to inform a coworker about a tough decision that was made.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 479 Cintas interview reports.