Ecolab Sales Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 26 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Ecolab.
Ecolab
Territory Sales Manager
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I was set up with a phone interview two days out. The call started right on time, and the HR person gave me the lowdown on how long it would be (30 mins) and what to expect. She then hit me with some standard questions you can find with a quick Google search for 'Top 20 Interview Questions.' Even though I did my homework on the company, none of the questions really let me show off what I learned. After the questions, she gave me a super detailed rundown of the job, including perks, chances to move up, and training info. I was told I'd hear back in a week or two about the next steps.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you tell me about a time you lost a customer or a business opportunity?
- Of all your accomplishments, which one are you most proud of?
- What would you say is your biggest weakness?
Ecolab
Sales Manager
Manager Easy Negative experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a 6 month long onboarding process, which was drawn out and nobody communicated anything. Managers and HR didn't return phone calls often. They hire before they actually need someone, and someone knows about moving jobs within the company 6 months ahead of time to allow for training. The training was extensive, but not enough to prepare anyone for field work unless they already had experience in plumbing, electric, and/or machine repair.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Which animal would you be if you were one?
Ecolab
Sales Manager
Manager Easy Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I applied online, and HR called me pretty quickly. After that, I had to do a competency test with some percent change problems. Then, I did a ride-along with someone already in the role. Finally, I had an in-person interview with three people where they mostly went over my resume. They made it clear that sales are super important here.
Confirmed questions1 question
- HR wanted to know if you can hold a conversation and if you can work with tools.
Ecolab Sales Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Ecolab interview reports.
“Which animal would you be if you were one?”
Read reports →“Of all your accomplishments, which one are you most proud of?”
Read reports →“How do you manage a tight timeline when you need your peers to install equipment?”
Read reports →“How do you manage and cope with stressful circumstances?”
Read reports →“Do you have any background in electrical or plumbing?”
Read report →“Where do you see yourself in the future?”
Read report →“What are your aspirations for the future?”
Read report →“What would you do in this scenario?”
Read report →“How would you prioritize your customers?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 26 Ecolab interview reports.