Yelp Sales 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 Yelp.
Yelp
Sales Associate
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a pretty straightforward phone interview to kick things off. They got back to me pretty quickly with the next steps for the best candidates. The person I spoke with was really nice and helpful. I learned a lot about the role during that first call.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What's your strategy for handling rejection when making cold calls?
Yelp
Sales Associate
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process started with a phone call from the recruiter, followed by a video interview with the sales manager. Then, I had another phone interview with the same recruiter. Unfortunately, I was rejected after that. I'm not sure why, especially since the base pay is extremely low, and the recruiter made it clear it would take some time to start getting commission checks.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Practice a mock sales call, asking discovery questions and trying to keep someone on the phone.
Yelp
Sales Associate
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation Case
The hiring process was pretty straightforward. First, I had a phone interview with a recruiter where we discussed the role's day-to-day responsibilities and I answered some questions. The second interview was a video call with the hiring manager via Google Hangouts. During this interview, I had to listen to two sales calls and provide feedback. I also had to do a role-play where they said I wouldn't need to know the product, but I suspect they actually want you to demonstrate product knowledge and try to close the sale. After the role-play, the manager gave me feedback and asked some situational questions. Finally, she asked if I was interviewing with other companies. I believe mentioning I was interviewing elsewhere might be why I didn't get an offer, so perhaps it's better to say no. Good luck!
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a time you experienced high stress at work and how you managed it.
Yelp Sales Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Yelp interview reports.
“What are some reasons a business might decline to sign up for Yelp premium?”
Read reports →“If you were stuck on a desert island for a year, what's the one food you'd pick to eat?”
Read reports →“What is your understanding of Yelp's business model and how it generates revenue?”
Read reports →“Could you try selling Yelp to a local pizza business owner?”
Read reports →“Do you know what a Yelper's daily life is like?”
Read report →“Can you sell me something that you like?”
Read report →“How would you pitch to a prospective customer who is considering Facebook ads instead of Yelp?”
Read report →“Could you sell me something that you are really passionate about?”
Read report →“What's your strategy for handling rejection when making cold calls?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 43 Yelp interview reports.