Outside Sales Representative - Ground Protection
Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about the biggest deal you closed. How did you find it and win it?
What they are checking: Whether they have a real track record of finding and closing business on their own.
Tell me about a time you lost a deal. What did you learn?
What they are checking: Whether they reflect honestly and adjust their approach after losses.
What would you do
Walk me through how you would cold call a contractor who has never rented from us.
What they are checking: Whether they can open a conversation and earn a meeting, since the posting stresses cold calling.
You inherit an existing portfolio. How do you grow it in the first ninety days?
What they are checking: Whether they have a plan to deepen current accounts while adding new ones.
A customer says a competitor will rent mats for less. How do you respond?
What they are checking: Whether they sell on service, availability and value instead of only dropping price.
This territory covers both Chicago and Janesville. How would you plan your week?
What they are checking: Whether they can manage time and travel across a wide territory efficiently.
How do you work with branch operations to make sure what you sold gets delivered right?
What they are checking: Whether they follow through after the sale, which keeps customers coming back.
About the work
What do you know about ground protection, like matting and access solutions, and who buys it?
What they are checking: Whether they understand the product and the industries that need it, like utilities and pipeline work.
How do you find out about upcoming projects before your competitors do?
What they are checking: Whether they use bid lists, job site visits and relationships to build a pipeline early.
How do you keep track of your accounts and follow-ups?
What they are checking: Whether they use a CRM or system consistently so no lead falls through the cracks.
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