Lidl Sales Representative Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 146 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Lidl.
Lidl
Sales Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview was professional and organized, with good communication. The interviewer went over the job, duties, and what was expected. The questions were on-point and relevant. Overall, it was a respectful and useful discussion, giving me a clear idea of the role and the company culture.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your approach to working with a team?
Lidl
Sales Representative
Mid Difficult Negative experience Decline offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Technical screen Presentation Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case Presentation Group
First, there's a quick phone screening with HR. Then, you'll have a morning session, either a group or individual test, involving in-store case studies covering management, merchandising, and financial analysis. This is followed by an oral presentation on these cases, evaluating your abilities in management, financial analysis (identifying weaknesses or successes), how you'd handle employee reprimands, and maintaining store cleanliness. Finally, there's a meeting with your future direct manager and their manager.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- For the wine section re-merchandising next week, how would you handle employees staying 2 hours past closing?
- Regarding the store's freshness issues (spoiled produce, bakery mess), what's your approach to discussing it with the employee and ensuring quick, effective action?
Lidl
Sales Representative
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Group Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation
I applied online. I had a phone call. Then the recruitment process took 3 weeks between the first and second interviews. First, I had a 10-minute phone call with the HR manager. Then, I had a 1-hour onsite interview to discuss my professional experiences and motivations. Finally, I participated in a half-day assessment at the regional headquarters, with role-playing exercises and case studies. After 1.5 months and several hours spent at their premises, I only received a generic email with no feedback on my follow-up requests. The outcome was very cold and disappointing.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What did you understand about the position?
- Why Lidl?
- Why you?
Lidl Sales Representative Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Lidl interview reports.
“What would you do if the product a customer is asking for is out of stock? For example, a branded yogurt.”
Read reports →“If you could alter the store's rent and fixed costs, how would you reduce expenses?”
Read reports →“If you were an animal, which one would you be and why?”
Read reports →“What actions would you take to decrease costs, given the ability to modify the store's rent and fixed expenses?”
Read reports →“How would you handle a cashier who refuses to follow instructions?”
Read report →“For the wine section re-merchandising next week, how would you handle employees staying 2 hours past closing?”
Read report →“What do you do in what order if a yogurt falls, a third checkout is announced, and a customer asks for an item's location simultaneously?”
Read report →“What are the most important things to know about the company right now?”
Read report →“Given a wet floor, a customer request, long queues, and a messy display, what would you prioritize?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 146 Lidl interview reports.