Patterson Companies Sales Representative Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Patterson Companies.
Patterson Companies
Sales Representative
Entry Average Negative experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
I applied online and immediately took a personality test. Then, I got an email for a phone interview. Within a week, I had a face-to-face meeting where I was asked to do a ride-along and got details about the training process, location, and timing. The manager said he'd call to schedule the ride-along, but he never did, so I emailed him. He mentioned he had to do a few more interviews to schedule several ride-alongs together. Two months later, I followed up again, and he told me he'd hired someone else, even though he had guaranteed I'd hear back. I figured being asked to do a ride-along meant I wasn't out, and I ended up waiting two months for nothing.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What would be your strategy to make a strong impression when approaching a new prospective client for the first time?
Patterson Companies
Sales Representative
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
So first I had to do a couple of written tests, then they called me in for the interview. The interview itself was pretty standard, asking about managers, accomplishments, ethics, and weaknesses.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- In 20 seconds, why should I hire you?
- Describe a good manager.
- Describe a bad manager.
Patterson Companies
Sales Representative
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Case
I was referred by another territory manager and interviewed with an HR person. It was pretty basic scenario sales questions. At the end of the interview, I asked if I would be advanced to the next stage and the interviewer said he would pass me along to the hiring manager. He also said he would put in a calendar reminder in his calendar to follow up with me in one week. One week came and went with no additional information so I sent him a follow up email and received no response. Assuming they filled the position. Very unprofessional
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a customer.
Patterson Companies Sales Representative Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Patterson Companies interview reports.
“Describe a bad manager.”
Read reports →“What kind of business plan would you implement to expand a territory?”
Read reports →“Why do you believe a career in dentistry is a suitable choice for you?”
Read reports →“Describe a good manager.”
Read reports →“What qualities do you think are essential for success in sales?”
Read report →“Are you open to relocating for this job?”
Read report →“Describe a situation where you persuaded a customer to make a purchase despite their initial reluctance.”
Read report →“What would be your strategy to make a strong impression when approaching a new prospective client for the first time?”
Read report →“What's your plan if you don't get the job?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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