Klingspor Sales Representative Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Klingspor.
Klingspor
Sales Representative
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I sat down with a District Manager and the Assistant to the VP of Sales. They asked me about my previous sales roles. It was about 30-40 minutes and in person. They also described the day to day operations and how to work your Zones as a Direct Salesperson for the company.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you faced a last-minute problem that jeopardized a sale, but you successfully resolved it and closed the deal.
Klingspor
Sales
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Case
I interviewed at a hotel lobby. They gave me a good overview of the company history, how much they penetrate the local market, what the daily work expectations are, and the benefits. I got to ask a lot of questions about territory earning potential and potential customer prospects. The interview was about an hour long. After I got home and did some research on the company, products, and Glassdoor reviews, I got the impression that there's a lot of micromanagement, the income potential isn't what they advertised, and they charge their employees a monthly fee for using a company car that has a tracking device.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your current job?
Klingspor
Sales Representative
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I had an interview with Klingspor for an Outside Sales Position. The interview felt formal. I spoke with two different people back-to-back. The regional manager was very direct about the expectations for an outside salesman and how the company operates. The salary offerings were significantly below industry standards, and the commission structure was even less appealing. They do provide a company car, which has its perks, but it's monitored 24/7 via GPS by the parent company in Germany. Given the low salary and constant monitoring, I decided not to proceed with the position.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Were you prepared to earn only 5,000 to 6,000 in commissions while working the entire year?
Klingspor Sales Representative Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Klingspor interview reports.
“How many hours a week can you work?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to join Kkingspor?”
Read reports →“Were you prepared to earn only 5,000 to 6,000 in commissions while working the entire year?”
Read reports →“What's your approach when a customer leaves for a competitor and is very angry about their experience with our previous sales representative?”
Read reports →“Tell me about a time you faced a last-minute problem that jeopardized a sale, but you successfully resolved it and closed the deal.”
Read report →“Were you asked about your ability to sell?”
Read report →“Were you asked about your ability to be tenacious?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your current job?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 Klingspor interview reports.