Nestlé Purina U.S. Sales Representative Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Nestlé Purina U.S..
Nestlé Purina U.S.
Inside Sales Representative
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview was a 45 minute phone call with HR. They will send your interview questions and answers to the hiring managers. They will review and get back to you with a second interview. The interview had two behavioral questions, an overview of your resume, and questions about why you want to work here.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you share an instance where you successfully persuaded senior management despite initial resistance?
- Can you provide an overview of your resume?
- What motivates you to want to work here?
Nestlé Purina U.S.
Sales Representative
Mid Difficult Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process included an initial recruiter phone call followed by a lengthy, four-hour in-person interview at their St. Louis headquarters. This face-to-face part involved four separate one-hour meetings with different people. It was very intense, focusing on behavioral-based questions, and I had to prepare 12 unique scenarios, not being allowed to repeat any. They emphasized not repeating scenarios, even when asked the same question multiple times, which was exhausting. Unusually for a sales interview, I wasn't permitted to 'close' the interview, and one interviewer even said it wasn't an appropriate question, which made me nervous. This was different from my experiences in the pharma industry, being longer, more intense, and disallowing interview closing.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a customer.
Nestlé Purina U.S.
Sales Team Leader
Lead Easy Neutral experience Decline offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Onsite Onsite Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral
After submitting your resume online, you'll have a phone interview with a recruiter where they ask behavioral questions. Then, you'll have in-person interviews with the hiring manager, the executive VP, and HR. You'll get an email or phone notification about the next steps.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share a time you had to resolve a conflict?
Nestlé Purina U.S. Sales Representative Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Nestlé Purina U.S. interview reports.
“How long have you sold dog toys?”
Read reports →“Do you have the ability to travel for this role?”
Read reports →“Tell me about a time you attempted to persuade an elderly client, specifically an 85-year-old, to purchase a computer even though they had a preferred method of doing business.”
Read reports →“Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a customer.”
Read reports →“Could you share an instance where you successfully persuaded senior management despite initial resistance?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you had to overcome an objection.”
Read report →“Can you share a time you had to resolve a conflict?”
Read report →“Can you describe a situation where there was conflict within your team? Who was involved, and what steps did you take to resolve it?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you adjusted a sales presentation to cater to a client's specific requirements?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 Nestlé Purina U.S. interview reports.