Mars Sales Representative Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 51 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Mars.
Mars
Sales Representative
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I had my first interview over the phone with the recruiter, who was super nice. Then, I had a second interview with a panel via Teams, mostly situational questions. I prepped by setting up a background with Royal Canin products and doing market research in different pet stores. I gave strong answers that tied into my experience at shelters and previous sales roles. In the end, they called to say the position was going to an internal candidate. I get that companies have to interview external people even with an internal candidate, but it would be nice if they clarified upfront whether they're still open to external applicants in that situation. It felt like a waste of time and effort for everyone involved.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you handle rejection?
Mars
Sales Operations
Mid Difficult Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a long process that took a while to get through, with not much communication or confirmation from the team. It was unclear how long it would take and who was involved. It did give me time to get ready for the interviews. The questions were really vague and it wasn't clear what they were looking for.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you put a process in place.
Mars
Sales
Intern Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Got contacted by a recruiter on Handshake about several openings. I applied for a strategic sales internship and then got to the HireVue stage. The HireVue was pretty straightforward and allowed me to discuss my accomplishments. After that, I had two virtual interviews: one with two people for a specific team, and another for a different part of Mars. The interview questions were fair, and one interviewer even structured their whole interview around my resume. The interviewers were really nice and encouraging, making me feel good about my performance. I'd love to work with them again!
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What motivates you to pursue a career in sales?
- Describe a situation where you received criticism and how you responded to it.
- Can you provide examples of your strengths and achievements?
Mars Sales Representative Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Mars interview reports.
“How would you perform a calculation that sums a value from sheet 1 with values from sheet 2 and sheet 3, displaying the result on sheet 4?”
Read reports →“How would you set up a display in a store without paying for the space?”
Read reports →“What actions would you take if an employee's performance was not up to par?”
Read reports →“How do you go about prioritizing your tasks on a daily basis?”
Read reports →“Will you be able to manage working on the field?”
Read report →“Describe a situation where you received criticism and how you responded to it.”
Read report →“Why haven't you applied in the FMCG sector before if you are interested in it?”
Read report →“Provide an example of when you failed to meet a client's expectations. What transpired, and what steps did you take to resolve it?”
Read report →“Tell me about a situation where you had a conflict with your manager.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 51 Mars interview reports.