J.W. Business Acquisitions Account Manager Interview Questions
& Process

The interview process was quite innovative. It started with a recruiter chat, followed by a Hirevue assessment. After that, there was an in-person interview with management and leadership. It was a very professional experience.

I applied online and got contacted the same day via email and text for an interview. I drove 45 minutes to their office for a super quick interview, less than 10 minutes. It felt rushed and they barely asked questions. I figured they cared more about looks and personality since I couldn't ask questions and was told I'd get to if I came back. I was invited back, still kinda confused about what they actually do. The second interview had a 5-minute personality quiz they said was more for my benefit and wouldn't actually be used. It confirmed what I already knew about myself. It started to feel like multi-level marketing, even though it didn't at first. They advertised 'account manager' but it's really selling DirectTV in Walmart. The interviewer, only there 7 months, was vague about pay and benefits. He mentioned $125 per install but wouldn't say what happens if sales targets aren't met. Advancement is based on sales. No gas or wear/tear compensation, just 'work travel' which I think means traveling to different cities on your own dime to sell. They did mention going to conventions on their dime, though. We drove 30 miles and I paid for my own lunch, which was unexpected since I thought the company would cover it since they invited me. It was bad enough driving far for the interview, then driving even further to Walmart. I didn't really know what I'd be doing until the end of the second interview, which was a shock. He did say I'd get paid weekly. It felt like a 'wake up now' situation, so I declined. We went to Walmart after so I could see 'the set up,' which was just a folding table. The sales process involves yelling at Walmart customers to get them to sign a 2-year contract, and you only get paid if the installation happens, not if they cancel before then.

After they get your resume, they reach out. It starts with a phone screen, then an online video interview, and finally an in-person meeting with the manager. It's a straightforward 3-step process where they really explain the company. You also get to meet the team, learn about the day-to-day, and explore growth opportunities.