Administrative Assistant - Sales
Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you used good judgment to handle something sensitive at work.
What they are checking: Whether they apply discretion with customer and pricing information, as the posting asks.
How do you keep track of follow-ups so no customer request is forgotten?
What they are checking: Whether they have a reliable system for multitasking, which the posting stresses.
What do you enjoy about supporting a sales team?
What they are checking: Whether they like the fast pace and customer contact that come with sales support.
What would you do
You'd answer customer calls and emails for the Sales team. How do you handle a customer request when the sales rep is unavailable?
What they are checking: Whether they can help customers directly and keep the rep informed without overstepping.
How would you handle a pricing request from a vendor that needs a fast turnaround?
What they are checking: Whether they can move quickly while checking accuracy on numbers that affect sales.
Several sales reps need things from you at once, and each says theirs is urgent. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize fairly and communicate clearly with competing requests.
A customer is upset about a delayed order and wants to speak to their rep now. How do you handle the call?
What they are checking: Whether they can calm a customer and take useful action while the rep is unavailable.
About the work
Walk me through how you'd place an order or request a quote for a customer accurately.
What they are checking: Whether they pay close attention to details like item numbers, quantities and pricing.
The posting lists Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Tell me about something you've built in Excel or Access.
What they are checking: Whether they have real skill with the specific Office tools the role requires.
How would you use a sales report to spot a trend worth telling the team about?
What they are checking: Whether they can look past the numbers to find something useful for the sales reps.
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