PitchBook Account Executive Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 15 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at PitchBook.
PitchBook
Account Executive
Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Group
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
The interview process included an initial recruiter call, followed by meeting with the manager. Then, there was an onsite portion where I met several people in groups. It felt a bit like a boys' club, as most of the 10 or so people I encountered were men, with only one woman present.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you share your past experience?
- How do you approach and manage various sales situations?
- What is your approach to sales?
PitchBook
Business Development Executive
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I was referred by a high level manager on the team. The recruiter for the position reached out, but she was dismissive and rude the entire call. She interrupted my answers to her questions and would cut me off mid-sentence to say she had enough information to move on to the next question. The questions were also all over the place, no common thread or real bearing on the position. She then never followed up after telling me she would. After I reached out to her asking for an update and thanking her for her time, she sent back a cookie cutter rejection. When I followed up to ask for more detail and feedback on their decision, she never responded. The whole process was unprofessional and I felt very disrespected by the recruiter and the company.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Why are you interested in working here?
PitchBook
Business Development Executive
Senior Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Panel Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interviews were mostly behavioral and all conducted online. They were arranged in back-to-back blocks of time with the whole sales team. They followed up really quickly. We talked about my experience in sales, finding new clients, and negotiating, etc.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do your sales performance metrics compare to your set goals?
PitchBook Account Executive Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from PitchBook interview reports.
“What is your understanding of PitchBook?”
Read reports →“Describe PitchBook as if you were telling a friend about it.”
Read reports →“What do you know about VC, PE, and M&E?”
Read reports →“How do your sales performance metrics compare to your set goals?”
Read reports →“What draws you to the private markets?”
Read report →“Could you tell me about your average deal size?”
Read report →“Why are you interested in PE/VC?”
Read report →“What are your goals for the future?”
Read report →“What strategies have you found to be most successful for outbound prospecting?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 15 PitchBook interview reports.