Cision Account Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Cision.
Cision
Key Account Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
There were 2 interview stages. The first interview was Q&A, covering the job description and what the role entails. They explained the clients they have and what previous experience would be relevant. The second interview involved a mock presentation where I had to sell services to a client.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- What's your background in selling software?
- Tell me about your past experience in software sales.
- Describe your experience in the software sales field.
Cision
Key Account Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
It started with HR for about 30 minutes, you know, the typical stuff like tell me about yourself and what's your experience. Then the Sales Director hopped on for another 30 minutes, asking about specific situations and for examples from my background. After that, I met one-on-one with the VP of Sales for 30 minutes, who dove into more specific situations, asking me to talk about experiences, both good and bad. I was there for about 1 hour and 45 minutes total, and then the VP walked me out. Less than 24 hours later, the recruiter called to say they weren't moving forward because I was apparently a bit too negative about past work experiences, which is confusing since they asked about the good and bad. It's kind of messed up to have someone meet with three people and then pass because of 'negativity', especially after investing that much time.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you share the challenges you encountered internally and externally at your previous roles, specifically regarding clients and your own team?
Cision
Account Manager
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a phone interview with a recruiter, then spoke with an HR person based in Chicago. The questions were pretty standard for sales roles. The following week, I went onsite. When I got to the office, the receptionist wasn't there to let me in. I tried calling the company, but no one answered. I ended up knocking on the door for about 15 minutes, and finally, someone let me in. I met with two sales managers. The first one seemed really uninterested, like he didn't even like the company, based on his energy level. The second manager had been with the company much longer. He was a nice guy, and we had a good conversation. They asked standard sales questions. Mostly, they want to hear about you and see if you ask the right questions. They also want to know if you're enthusiastic about the company's direction and ask about their future plans.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Tell me about yourself.
- What questions do you have for us?
- Are you excited about what the company is doing?
Cision Account Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Cision interview reports.
“Tell me about the last book you finished reading.”
Read reports →“Where is the company heading?”
Read reports →“Are you excited about what the company is doing?”
Read reports →“How would you handle a situation where a prospect says no?”
Read reports →“Can you describe how you would host a QBR meeting?”
Read report →“What is your vision for the account manager position?”
Read report →“What makes you want to join Cision?”
Read report →“What are you weaknesses?”
Read report →“What experience do you have with software sales?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 18 Cision interview reports.