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State Farm Account Manager 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

2.2 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
66.7% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at State Farm.

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Account Manager

Sales · nearly a year ago

Mid Average Positive experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation

So, the interview process for an Account Manager usually kicks off with a review of your resume. Then there's a quick phone chat to go over your background and why you're keen on the job. If that goes well, you'll have a first interview where they'll check out your client management skills, sales chops, and how you solve problems. Sometimes, they'll throw in a case study or a practical exercise to see your account management skills in action. The final chat is usually with higher-ups to gauge your strategic thinking, how well you'd fit in, and your leadership potential. After all that, they'll make an offer and you can negotiate.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What motivates you to seek this particular position?
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Account Manager

Sales · a year ago

Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other

I had a phone screen with an external agent. They didn't ask me why I wanted to work for State Farm. The interviewer was very direct. If I hesitated, they would just be silent until I said more. Before the interview, I had to take a verbal/quantitative test and a 'sales and leadership' test. The sales and leadership one had questions where I had to rate my agreement with statements, some of which sounded like they were from mental health evaluations for anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders. A few questions on this test did ask about sales or leadership situations, though.

Confirmed questions8 questions
  • On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your positivity?
  • What does your support network look like, and who would you turn to for advice if something went wrong?
  • Can you describe yourself in five words?
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Account Manager

Sales · more than a year ago

Senior Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation

The hiring process involved an online assessment, a phone interview, and a face-to-face meeting. It was a very relaxed process. The local agent talked about goals, processes, and an action plan for the agency. Given my 15 years in the industry, I was ready for the interview and knew what the agent would be looking for.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • In what ways can your experience contribute to the growth of this agency?

State Farm Account Manager Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from State Farm interview reports.

Do you know about the different kinds of insurance policies?

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On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your positivity?

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Given the choice between a fixed salary and a lower base salary with commission potential, which would you prefer and why?

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How would you react if a coworker shared gossip with you – would it flatter you or distract you?

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What motivated your choice of undergraduate college, and what was your experience there like?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 36 State Farm interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 55.4%
Other 13.8%
Technical 12.3%
Presentation 12.3%
Case 3.1%

Interview difficulty

Easy 47.2%
Average 50%
Difficult 2.8%

Candidate experience

Positive 66.7%
Negative 19.4%
Neutral 13.9%