Ideals Sales Development Representative Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Ideals.
Ideals
Sales Development Representative
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a 30-min chat with HR first, where they talked about the job and how it's different from BD. Then, round 2 was an hour with the Hiring Manager. After that, I had another hour-long session with the VP. The last part was an hour with HR again, focusing on behavioral questions.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you start by introducing yourself?
- Tell me about your sales background.
- Can you describe your experience in business development?
Ideals
Sales Development Representative
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Presentation Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation Case
I had a really good experience with Ideals' recruiting team, especially Adrian. He was a great recruiter, super friendly and happy to answer everything I asked. I liked his human approach. Even when I wasn't sure about continuing, he arranged another call to talk through my concerns and help me. It was really nice how much they cared. The interviews were well-organized, which was good. But it felt a bit long for an entry-level Sales Development Representative job. There were four calls plus a presentation between the first and second rounds. One call had a role-play, which was tough, and it was all in English even though the job is in Italy. I get checking English skills, but it seemed like a lot for an entry-level job in Italy. The other calls with recruiting were about seeing if I was a good fit. I decided to withdraw before finishing. Even though the process was long, they were really open about everything. The Business Development person who did the role-play was tough and not as nice as recruiting, but I liked his real feedback. His honesty made me realize the job wasn't for me, even though they were going to move me forward. I appreciated them being direct. So, while I didn't take the job, Ideals' recruiters were professional and helpful. I'd recommend them if you want a company that treats candidates well and has a clear interview process. Maybe they could make it shorter for entry-level roles though.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you describe your past work experiences?
- What motivated you to apply for this position?
- What were your Key Performance Indicators in past roles?
Ideals
Sales Development Representative
Entry Difficult Neutral experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process for the SDR position was really well organized and just went straight to the point. They kept me informed about everything, and they explained each step before we got to it. The interviews really focused on the skills needed for the job and gave me a good sense of what the role and the team are like. All in all, it felt professional and pretty balanced.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Explain why you are a suitable candidate for this position.
Ideals Sales Development Representative Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Ideals interview reports.
“What are your thoughts on cold-calling?”
Read reports →“Can you start by introducing yourself?”
Read reports →“What are your career goals?”
Read reports →“Tell me about an achievement you had working with a group.”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about your dream company to work for, and explain why you chose it?”
Read report →“Explain why you are a suitable candidate for this position.”
Read report →“What were your Key Performance Indicators in past roles?”
Read report →“Can you describe your experience in business development?”
Read report →“Tell me about your sales background.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 Ideals interview reports.