Shred-it International Account Executive Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 18 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Shred-it International.
Shred-it International
Sales Executive
Mid Difficult Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It started with a phone interview with the District Sales Manager, which I felt went pretty well and was relatively easy. The next step was an in-person interview with two male managers: the District Sales Manager and the Regional Sales Manager. This was a very intimidating live interview. Some questions were predictable, but others were tough. These guys were all business, so there wasn't much room for small talk or showing my personality. I really wanted this job and thought I was prepared, but I realized I wasn't quite as ready as I needed to be. The interview lasted about 45 minutes, and I was glad when it finally ended. This was my first interview in three years.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What are your former boss's key descriptors for you?
- What is your understanding of our company?
- Describe your preference for teamwork versus individual work and the reasoning behind it.
Shred-it International
Sales Executive
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home Onsite Group Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Got a call from a recruiter first, and she set up a phone interview for me four days later. After that phone interview, I had to do an assessment test. Once I finished the test, the recruiter emailed me again and scheduled an in-person interview with the area manager. That interview went well, and they invited me to do a ride-along with his team a few days later. I got to see how things worked in the office, including a team meeting, cold calling, and door knocking. The manager then mentioned another phone interview with a training manager. I talked to him on the phone, and he asked me about my experience. So pretty much, I had two phone interviews, a ride-along, and two in-person interviews, and still didn't get the job. It felt like I was applying to the FBI with all those interviews. They took up a lot of my time, so for the next person in line, just be ready for how much time you're going to be spending with them.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me about your previous jobs?
- What are your weaknesses when it comes to sales?
- What are your strengths in sales?
Shred-it International
Sales Executive
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The first interview is tough, really tough. Sales itself is tough, so you gotta have thick skin and be ready to get shot down. You need to overcome indifference and show your own features and benefits. Emphasize discipline and organization. You have to fight for the position just like you'd fight for the job. If you show some basic skills, they can coach you. If you're a sales veteran, just have a chat, brag a bit where you can, and support when possible.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain the sales process?
Shred-it International Account Executive Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Shred-it International interview reports.
“Is making 100-120 calls a day a reasonable expectation?”
Read reports →“What if I told you that your solution wouldn't work?”
Read reports →“How would you respond if I said you could do it yourself?”
Read reports →“How would you handle a situation where our service is priced higher than competitors'?”
Read reports →“What brings you here today?”
Read report →“Can you explain the sales process?”
Read report →“Describe your process for setting and achieving goals.”
Read report →“Describe your preference for teamwork versus individual work and the reasoning behind it.”
Read report →“What is your understanding of our company?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 18 Shred-it International interview reports.