AWS phone interview for sales position - any tips??

New / Sales
WWBN88

New Sales

WWBN88
Jul 26, 2017 12 Comments

Hi. If you have any tips please share. I have a call scheduled for tomorrow. Thanks!

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  • Ask them why the position is open.

    Ask what traits were / are held by the top salesperson.

    Ask how your performance will be measured and when.

    Give examples of what you've done in the past and how it applies to them.

    Discuss how much money you will make them, save them or time savings.

    Bring 10 copies of your resume.

    Get business cards from all who interview you. Write handwritten thank you cards about 5-6 lines long and send the day of or after the interview. Follow up after 2 weeks. If you don't hear back after a month, move on.

    Show up 10 minutes early to the interview.

    Don't give one word answers.

    Don't wear cologne or perfume

    Don't talk about your personal life unless it is important to the job.

    Ask what are the biggest challenges in the role.

    Ask where the company excels and where it could improve.
    Jul 26, 2017 1
    • New / Sales
      WWBN88

      New Sales

      WWBN88
      OP
      Awesome stuff. Thank you!
      Jul 26, 2017
  • Always ask the first question. If they ask generally "Tell me about yourself?" Reply with, "I can answer that but what do you expect whoever you hire to the position to accomplish in 3 months, 6 months and in 12 months?" Their answer will give you a chance to tailor your response. This question works well in group interviews especially.
    Jul 26, 2017 1
    • New / Sales
      WWBN88

      New Sales

      WWBN88
      OP
      Great. Thank you!
      Jul 26, 2017
  • Bluebot / Other
    cyberweb

    Bluebot Other

    cyberweb
    Read the amazon leadership principles and display how you use them in your interview answers.
    Jul 26, 2017 1
    • New / Sales
      WWBN88

      New Sales

      WWBN88
      OP
      Thank you!
      Jul 26, 2017
  • Airbnb
    Jeremiah.

    Go to company page Airbnb

    Jeremiah.
    Sell me this pen
    Jul 26, 2017 1
    • New / Sales
      WWBN88

      New Sales

      WWBN88
      OP
      Good point.
      Jul 26, 2017
  • Know the product inside and out. Go to their architectures site and memorize the use cases. They expect high technical skills even from sales.
    Jul 26, 2017 0