Sysco Marketing Associate 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 Sysco.
Sysco
Marketing Associate
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a really thorough interview process, with 3 rounds total. First, a phone interview with someone from corporate in Texas. Then, a 3-person interview happened in Harrisburg, PA. Finally, I had a coffee chat locally with the regional and district managers. The questions were mostly behavioral and direct. Everyone was awesome, super welcoming, and great to meet. After the last stage, they said I'd hear back within two weeks, and I'm still waiting. Fingers crossed, as I felt the interview went really well.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you successfully persuaded someone to take a specific action?
Sysco
Marketing Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
You start by applying online, and after a few weeks or months, a recruiter will call to schedule a 30-45 minute phone interview. If they think you're a good fit, they'll schedule an in-person interview at your local Sysco. This is also when they start a thorough background check and drug screening. My in-person interview was about 6 weeks after I applied. It involved three one-hour interviews with my potential boss, the VP of sales, and the sales trainer. That same day, I found out I would get an offer. The recruiter called to discuss the offer, and this is when you can negotiate your base salary. I asked for 56k and they offered something close. The whole process took me several months, but it can be faster depending on their need for sales staff.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a time when you were persistent and determined to achieve a goal, like opening an account or closing a deal.
Sysco
Marketing Associate
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
First, a recruiter from corporate reached out for a quick 15-20 minute phone chat. They asked some basic questions and gave a rundown of the job. Then, I met with the District Manager offsite. It was mostly the same questions like 'Where do you see yourself in 5 years?', pretty straightforward. Finally, I met with 3 other people, including the VP of Sales, one by one. This part was long, took a couple of hours, and felt very scripted with lots of behavioral questions.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you share an instance where you were persuasive?
- Tell me about a time you had to be persuasive.
- What are your career aspirations for the next five years?
Sysco Marketing Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Sysco interview reports.
“How would you handle a client who refuses to pay their monthly invoice?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a customer called you on a Saturday night?”
Read reports →“Do you possess a driver's license or are you able to drive?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to join Sysco instead of other companies in the food distribution sector?”
Read reports →“How would you manage a situation with a customer who is upset?”
Read report →“How do you manage when you have a lot of things to do at once?”
Read report →“Could you shed some light on why the company experiences such a high turnover among its sales team?”
Read report →“What is your approach to completing tasks by a deadline when facing numerous distractions?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about a sales call that went poorly and how you turned it around?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 77 Sysco interview reports.