COTG Account Executive Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 8 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at COTG.
COTG
Account Executive
Entry Easy Positive experience Decline offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Onsite Group Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
Applied online, then a recruiter called for a quick 10-20 min phone chat. After that, they sent a personality test. It's pretty straightforward if you just keep your answers consistent since they ask similar questions in many different ways. Next, there was an in-person meeting with the VP. It was a good experience, and they really value people who are eager to make calls. There's a huge emphasis on being willing and able to call people. I'm sure there's also face-to-face client prospecting, but a lot of appointments and demos come from making calls. After that, I shadowed a sales rep for about an hour. My rep seemed pretty unhelpful, like they were just going through the motions. It was a Friday, and they were clearly coasting until they could leave (after the call block) to either see clients or head home. They answered my questions as best they could, but were extremely unhelpful in "selling me on the job."
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What makes you interested in copier sales?
- In what ways are you suited for an outside sales position?
- What are your primary motivators?
COTG
Account Executive
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home Onsite Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
So first, there was a phone interview with a recruiter. Then, a 1:1 interview. After that, we had a full day, Ride Day/Interview, from 8 AM to 5 PM. Finally, a panel interview with a presentation. Oh, and two assessments: a quick 10-minute one before the 1:1, and the Chally Assessment, about 45 minutes long, before step 3.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- Share a time you faced and overcame a challenge.
- In what ways can your background benefit this role?
COTG
Account Executive
Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
First, a recruiter reached out for a phone interview. Then, there was an in-person interview with the recruiter. After that, I met with my future manager and also had a ride-along day with a current rep. The last interview was a panel interview where I had to give a presentation and talk with the panel.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Do you have student loans?
COTG Account Executive Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from COTG interview reports.
“Do you have student loans?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on making phone calls and cold calling for prospecting?”
Read reports →“How do you feel about cold calling?”
Read reports →“What makes you interested in copier sales?”
Read reports →“What drives you?”
Read report →“What draws you to a career in sales?”
Read report →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“What are your primary motivators?”
Read report →“Share a time you faced and overcame a challenge.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 COTG interview reports.