Outside Sales Representative - Comm/Data
Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a sales experience you are proud of, even if it was in a different industry.
What they are checking: Sales instincts and persuasion, since only one year of experience is required.
How would you learn a new product line quickly enough to sell it with confidence?
What they are checking: Whether they can teach themselves new products on their own, since outside reps work largely without supervision.
How comfortable are you with overnight travel, and how do you stay productive on the road?
What they are checking: Whether they are honestly ready for regular overnight travel and can stay organized and productive while away.
Tell me about a time you were told no by a customer and still found a way to win the business later.
What they are checking: Whether they keep a relationship warm after a loss and come back with something useful when timing changes.
What would you do
How would you find new customers in the Madison area for comm/data products?
What they are checking: Whether they have a concrete plan for finding comm/data buyers in Madison instead of waiting for leads.
A customer wants a lower price than our pricing policy allows. How do you respond?
What they are checking: Whether they can hold to pricing policy and protect gross margin while still keeping the customer engaged.
A customer complains that cable for a data center job arrived damaged. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they handle a customer complaint quickly and know to report a potential freight or damage claim.
What would you share with your manager about competitors you hear about in the field?
What they are checking: Whether they treat what they hear about competitors as useful information to share with their manager and team.
About the work
What do you know about communications and data products, like structured cabling, fiber or network infrastructure?
What they are checking: Product knowledge for the comm/data market they would sell into.
How do you keep track of your customers and follow-ups when you are on the road?
What they are checking: Whether they can keep accurate customer records and reports while spending most of the week on the road.
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