PBE Outside Sales Representative
Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you won an account away from a competitor.
What they are checking: Whether they have real experience closing new business, which is the main goal of this role.
Tell me about a time you lost a sale. What did you learn?
What they are checking: Whether they reflect on losses and adjust their approach rather than blaming circumstances.
What would you do
You'd grow paint, body and equipment sales in Milwaukee. How would you identify the best prospects among collision shops?
What they are checking: Whether they can target customer segments by size and need rather than calling every shop randomly.
How would you make a sales presentation to a body shop owner who is happy with their current paint supplier?
What they are checking: Whether they can find a real pain point and offer value instead of leading only on price.
How do you protect gross margin when a customer pushes hard on price?
What they are checking: Whether they can sell value and hold margin, since the role is measured on both sales and gross margin.
How would you get existing customers to start ordering online?
What they are checking: Whether they can help customers change habits by showing them how online ordering saves them time.
How do you plan your week across new prospects and existing accounts?
What they are checking: Whether they manage their territory with a plan, balancing hunting new business with keeping current customers.
About the work
What do you know about automotive refinish paint and body shop supplies?
What they are checking: Whether they have product knowledge or a plan to build it, since shops expect a rep who understands their work.
How do you provide product support and training to keep an account loyal?
What they are checking: Whether they understand that post-sale support is what keeps accounts from leaving.
How do you track your calls, prospects and account activity?
What they are checking: Whether they keep accurate records, which the posting requires and which makes follow-up possible.
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