Yext Account Executive Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 51 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Yext.
Yext
Account Executive
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Presentation Phone screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process was really well run. Everyone I interacted with, from the start to the finish, was helpful in letting me know what was coming next and gave me the info I needed to get ready. It's clear why people enjoy working here. The process included a call with a recruiter, then an interview with the hiring manager, followed by an interview with another manager in the department. After that, there was a presentation, and they made sure I was well-prepared for it. The last step was a final phone call with an AVP.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you share details about your past experience?
- What has your quota attainment been like?
- What's your approach to prospecting?
Yext
Account Executive
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
A recruiter messaged me on LinkedIn and the first call went well. The next step was an on-site interview. I was excited about this because I'd interviewed here before after college but didn't get an offer. The office location and lobby are nice, but the sales floor and other departments were really cluttered and messy. Someone even called the kitchen area 'a high school cafeteria'. For the actual interview, I was set to meet two hiring managers. It was in a small room with a couch, which felt weird and uncomfortable because I was sitting right next to the other candidate. One manager was remote from California and was eating during my interview. It felt disrespectful, especially since he's been there over 4 years and is a leader. To make things worse, they said they'd update me, but after all the prep, the visit, and sending thank you emails, Yext ghosted me. I felt I had to share my experience on Glassdoor because I felt disrespected and underwhelmed. My advice to others interviewing at Yext: don't bother, there are too many great companies in NYC.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me which other companies you've interviewed with?
Yext
Account Executive
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check Presentation Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
I had a great recruiter who was super helpful and clear about everything. First, I chatted with the recruiter, who was my main contact. Then, I met with the recruiting manager. After that, I had a 30-minute meeting with the hiring manager. Next up was another 30-minute call with someone from a different department, which was my favorite part – mostly situational and behavioral questions, a good chance to show my personality and experience. The second to last round was a 30-minute mock discovery/presentation with a 15-minute debrief. And if all that went well, there was a final 15-30 minute chat with the VP of the team. I really enjoyed the whole thing and I'm thrilled to be joining!
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me why you're interested in Yext and this particular role?
- Describe your intensity level.
Yext Account Executive Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Yext interview reports.
“Would you rather be an optimist or a pessimist, and why?”
Read reports →“In your opinion, what industries would be well-suited for Yext following the COVID-19 pandemic?”
Read reports →“Can you get the person playing the CMO to agree to a future demo meeting, even though they will definitely say they don't need to be on it?”
Read reports →“Which aspect of the sales cycle do you believe is most crucial?”
Read reports →“Could you prepare and deliver a PowerPoint presentation about the product?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on the future direction of the Yext sales team?”
Read report →“Describe a deal you didn't win and the lessons you took away from it.”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you didn't close a sale?”
Read report →“Why do customers choose to buy from you and what is the basis for your success?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 51 Yext interview reports.