Sales Development Representative (Entry Level)
Posted Sep 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you had to teach someone something technical when they didn't have much background in it.
What they are checking: ability to translate product knowledge into simple terms for store associates who aren't experts
Tell me about a time you built a relationship with someone who was initially not interested in working with you.
What they are checking: persistence and interpersonal skill in winning over gatekeepers like store managers
Describe a situation where you had to prioritize several urgent tasks in the same day. How did you decide what came first?
What they are checking: ability to multitask and triage under real field pressure
Tell me about a time a customer or store associate asked you a question you didn't know the answer to. What did you do?
What they are checking: honesty and resourcefulness rather than bluffing through gaps in knowledge
Tell me about a goal you had to hit on your own, without much daily oversight. How did you keep yourself on track?
What they are checking: self-direction and accountability, since this role runs independently across a territory
What would you do
Walk me through how you'd plan a week covering multiple retail stores spread across your territory.
What they are checking: whether the candidate can build a realistic travel and time-management routine for a field role with 75 percent travel
A store manager tells you they don't have shelf space for the generator display you're supposed to set up. What do you do?
What they are checking: persistence and relationship skills when a retail partner pushes back on execution
You walk into a store and the planogram isn't being followed at all. How do you handle the conversation with the associates there?
What they are checking: tact and initiative in correcting execution issues without damaging the relationship
If you noticed a competitor's product was getting better placement than Generac's in a store, what would you do about it?
What they are checking: competitive instinct and ability to advocate for the brand at the shelf level
If you noticed sales in one store were flat while a nearby store was thriving, how would you figure out why?
What they are checking: analytical thinking and use of sales data to diagnose problems at the store level
About the work
How would you explain the difference between a portable generator and a home standby unit to a customer who's never bought either?
What they are checking: basic grasp of the product line and ability to match features to customer needs
What's your experience with Salesforce or a similar CRM, and how have you used it to track your activity?
What they are checking: actual hands-on familiarity with CRM tools versus just having heard of them
How comfortable are you giving a short presentation to a group of store employees, and can you give an example of when you've done something similar?
What they are checking: real presentation experience versus stated comfort with public speaking
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