Cision Account Executive Interview Questions
& Process
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Cision.
Cision
Account Executive
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The first part of the interview was a phone call with the recruiter, which went well. However, the subsequent in-person interview with the hiring manager did not go as smoothly. It seemed the hiring manager hadn't looked at my resume beforehand, leading to questions that didn't really connect with my background. For instance, after I mentioned that emailing prospects is often preferred over calling, she asked about my email skills, which felt a bit odd given my journalism experience. I even asked if she’d seen my cover letter as proof of my writing ability, but she hadn’t received it from the recruiter. Another peculiar question was about what I liked and disliked about the job. Naturally, I focused on the positives since I wouldn't be applying if I disliked it. She kept pushing on this, and I started to think she was trying to find people hesitant about the role, perhaps due to high turnover in the NYC office. She also seemed to brush over my questions about career growth and training. Based on this, I gathered that this manager might not offer much in terms of guidance, sales expertise, or support.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Regarding your communication skills, how proficient are you with email?
- Could you share what aspects of this role you find appealing, and conversely, what aspects you find less appealing?
Cision
Account Executive
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation
The interview process was very straightforward. It started with a recruiter phone screen, followed by a Zoom interview with two sales managers. The final round involved a mock discovery session where I had to "sell" the product to the Director and three managers. Despite the number of people involved, it wasn't intimidating because they were all great. It was a good experience that gave me a clear idea of the job before an offer, ensuring a good mutual fit. They also moved the process along quickly, which was a big plus.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What qualities do you possess that would contribute to your success in this role?
Cision
Account Executive
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation
A recruiter reached out after I applied and then I had a phone call with the hiring manager. It was super conversational and focused on my sales experience and what questions I had for them. The third interview was a panel where I did a role play and then a Q&A. They gave me a prompt beforehand for the roleplay and let me ask questions before it.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me why you chose sales as a career?
- What makes you interested in working for Cision?
- Describe how you typically organize your workday.
Cision Account Executive Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Cision interview reports.
“Could you explain the reasons why businesses might utilize media analysis?”
Read reports →“What do you know about Cision?”
Read reports →“What is most important to you when closing a sale?”
Read reports →“What is your desired salary?”
Read reports →“What areas of your performance do you believe could have been better?”
Read report →“What makes you want to join Cision?”
Read report →“Describe a time you missed a deadline and your response.”
Read report →“Could you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you successfully managed a sales objection? What approach did you take and how did you overcome it?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 15 Cision interview reports.