12 interview questions to ask every sales manager candidate?

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Emma Brudner
Great cover slide -- looks very professional
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Emma Brudner
There's a phantom "9" on this slide right by the guy's hand, haha. I
Emma Brudner
Global comment: I'd make sure text isn't too close to the edges of the slides.

How comfortable are you with data analysis?

1.

Emma Brudner
Global comment -- I'd cut the question from the "answer" slides.

What do you think it takes in terms of skills

and qualifications to be a successful sales rep in

this organization?

2.

Emma Brudner
I'd define the first "they" as "the candidate"

Why do you want to be a sales manager?

3.

Emma Brudner
I'd add a sentence to the description here making it clear which option is the "right" answer.

Pretend I’m a sales rep who missed quota three months in a row and I’m here for a one-on-one. What would you say during the meeting?

4.

What do you think motivates reps the most?

5.

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Emma Brudner
I'd make the button a lot bigger and get rid of the arrow. Also -- is the button font the same as the rest of the presentation? If not, I'd make it uniform.
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What made you successful as a sales rep? How will your processes inform how you manage

your team?

6.

Emma Brudner
>> "Look for candidates who want to identify and develop the specific talents of each team member, instead of trying to force direct reports to adopt the strategies that made them successful."

How important is money to you?

7.

Emma Brudner
Add "it's" to the beginning of the description
Emma Brudner
>> "It's better to"

What do you think makes for a successful rep coaching session?

8.

What do you like and dislike about the sales

process? How comfortable are you with

upholding it?

9.

How comfortable are you with technology?

10.

Emma Brudner
Not crazy about this photo -- I'd swap for one that features "tech" more prominently

What training method is most effective

for new reps?

11.

Emma Brudner
I'd swap "acknowledges" with "advocates for." Also -- the white text is a little hard to read against the guy's shirt. I'd move the box.

What do you think it takes

to be a good leader?

12.

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Emma Brudner
Same comments as the other CTA slides. I'd also move the "well..." text away from the edge of the slide
Emma Brudner
I'd change the copy here to something specific about interviewing

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