Nutanix Sales Representative Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 36 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Nutanix.
Nutanix
Inside Sales Representative
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
The interviewer kept cutting me off when I answered. He asked me why I left the first company prior to my last one and said it was too short a tenure when the following company I left was even 2 months less of a tenure than the first. He kept digging if I had undergone restructuring of the company. Firstly, why would any employee with an NDA even answer that, secondly why even ask that ON A FIRST PHONE INTERVIEW. He also could wrap his head around the number I gave for a quota/goal, ON A FIRST PHONE/SCREENING INTERVIEW. I'm sure there is a background check and the set of questions were not surprising but his responses to my responses sure was. It was unprofessional and I felt like I wasn't going to be believed anyway and he wasted both our time.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you tell me what Nutanix means to you?
- What was your quota?
- Why did you leave your previous employer?
Nutanix
Sales
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
This is a typical IT interview process, starting with a 'good cop,' then a 'middle cop,' and finally a 'bad cop.' There weren't really any trick questions; it felt more like a 'would you fit the culture' kind of vibe. There was a short technology discussion, and it's a MUST that you're aware of market conditions and know people in the market (like Partners, Clients, and Competition). We'll also chat about your background, skill set, and sales process, and I'll ask you to tell me about a win, a loss, and a turnaround campaign. Standard Sales questions, really.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What impact has the public cloud had on the market, and how do you see it influencing the sales ecosystem moving forward?
- Can you describe the effect of the public cloud on the market and its future impact on the sales ecosystem?
Nutanix
Sales
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
They want to see how you handle the situation, putting you under pressure. Questions are test-like, like solving a problem, drawing a diagram, or presenting on a topic. Pure stress interviews aren't common, but some stress questions may be asked in other types. If you don't know the answer to a technical question, don't panic. Think through it out loud so your interviewer can hear you, and admit that you do not know the answer, but explain what resources you would use to find the answer (a colleague, the Internet, a book). Sometimes, employers are more interested in watching how you handle stress and your resourcefulness than in seeing you answer the problem correctly.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Can you tell me what the company does?
- What products or services are provided by the company?
- What industry is this company in?
Nutanix Sales Representative Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Nutanix interview reports.
“Do you like the craft beer available in the fridge?”
Read reports →“Can you describe the effect of the public cloud on the market and its future impact on the sales ecosystem?”
Read reports →“What impact has the public cloud had on the market, and how do you see it influencing the sales ecosystem moving forward?”
Read reports →“What information do you have regarding this account?”
Read reports →“Has the company been in the news lately?”
Read report →“Can you tell me what Nutanix means to you?”
Read report →“How would you handle a challenging client who is late on payments or unwilling to renew?”
Read report →“What is the company's reputation in the field?”
Read report →“What is the size of the quota you are accustomed to carrying?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 36 Nutanix interview reports.