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 else about a product you knew well but they didn't.
What they are checking: ability to translate product knowledge into simple, useful training for store associates
Tell me about a time you convinced someone to try a new approach or idea when they were resistant to change.
What they are checking: persuasion skills needed to sell new in-store programs to retail field leadership
Describe a situation where you had to build a relationship with someone you didn't report to but needed cooperation from.
What they are checking: skill at influencing store managers and staff without formal authority
Tell me about a time you had to give a presentation to a group, large or small, and how you prepared for it.
What they are checking: presentation skills needed to train associates and pitch programs to field leadership
Describe a time you had to make a quick decision that balanced what the customer wanted with what was best for the company.
What they are checking: judgment in weighing customer satisfaction against business interest
What would you do
Walk me through how you would plan a week covering multiple retail stores spread across your territory.
What they are checking: whether the candidate can build a realistic, efficient travel and coverage schedule without daily supervision
Say you walk into a store and find the generator display torn down, product missing from the planogram, and the manager too busy to talk. What do you do?
What they are checking: problem-solving and initiative when store execution falls apart without direct authority
How do you decide which stores or tasks get your attention first when everything feels urgent?
What they are checking: prioritization and time management across a large territory
A customer in the store asks you a question about a Generac product you don't know the answer to. What do you do in the moment?
What they are checking: honesty, composure, and problem-solving under uncertainty in front of a customer
This job involves being on the road up to 75 percent of the time. How have you handled a heavy travel or on-the-go schedule before, or how do you expect to manage it?
What they are checking: realistic expectations and stamina for constant travel and independent work
About the work
How would you explain the difference between a portable generator and a home standby unit to someone who has never bought either?
What they are checking: basic product knowledge and ability to translate specs into plain language for a customer
What does a planogram mean to you, and why does it matter for driving sales?
What they are checking: whether the candidate understands retail merchandising basics relevant to the role
Tell me about your experience using a CRM like Salesforce, or how you'd approach learning one if you haven't used it before.
What they are checking: comfort with data entry and CRM systems used to track sales activity
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