Saks Fifth Avenue Stores (SFA) Sales Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 11 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Saks Fifth Avenue Stores (SFA).
Saks Fifth Avenue Stores (SFA)
Sales Manager
Mid Average No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I saw the job posting and went to the store to apply. I spoke with a Manager there who told me to apply online. After I applied online, I got a call from the Recruiter, and she set up an interview for me with the Talent Director. I sent a handwritten note to the Talent Director and followed up with an email about a week later. I also called the Recruiter to thank her for scheduling the interview. About two weeks after I emailed the Talent Director, I got an email from the Recruiter saying I didn't get the job.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your most challenging work experience?
Saks Fifth Avenue Stores (SFA)
Sales Manager
Manager Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
Since I was applying for the flagship store manager position, the interview process was pretty long. It was good though because I got to learn a lot about why the upper management liked working for the company. It started with a phone interview, then I came in to meet with three people, two at the same time, then a third. A few days later, I met with the VPGM of the store, who is a great person but tough to gauge her reactions. I thought I didn't do well, but the next day, I got a call to interview with the AGM I would be reporting to, and they had the offer paperwork ready for me that same day.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Reflecting on your past two employers, how would you describe the changes in your management or selling approach?
- How would you inspire and motivate your team to engage with customers, and what would that look like in practice?
Saks Fifth Avenue Stores (SFA)
Sales Manager
Manager Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Case
The interview process was pretty standard, no real curveballs. I actually thought it would be more challenging, but it turned out to be less so than I anticipated. They're really eager to get good people on board, so they seem to avoid making the hiring process too tough. I nearly turned down the offer, but I decided to accept it back then.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you approach building a business?
Saks Fifth Avenue Stores (SFA) Sales Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Saks Fifth Avenue Stores (SFA) interview reports.
“How do you motivate others?”
Read reports →“Were there any straightforward questions asked?”
Read reports →“How would you approach retaining salespeople and fostering repeat customer business?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me why you are interested in Saks?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on [topic]?”
Read report →“How do you approach building a business?”
Read report →“What was the volume you were managing at that time?”
Read report →“What are your reasons for wanting to work at Saks?”
Read report →“Were there any tricky or unexpected questions?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 11 Saks Fifth Avenue Stores (SFA) interview reports.