Sales Development Representative
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 who wasn't very interested in learning about a product you were selling.
What they are checking: ability to train disengaged store associates and make product knowledge stick
Tell me about a time you noticed a display or shelf wasn't set up the way it was supposed to be. What did you do?
What they are checking: attention to detail and initiative around planogram compliance
Describe a time you built a relationship with someone who was initially difficult to work with.
What they are checking: relationship-building persistence with gatekeepers like store managers
Tell me about a presentation you gave to a group, big or small, and how you prepared for it.
What they are checking: comfort and skill presenting to store staff or leadership groups
Tell me about a time a sale or program didn't go the way you expected. What did you learn from it?
What they are checking: resilience and reflection after setbacks in a field sales environment
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 prioritize travel and store visits without daily supervision
A store manager tells you they don't have room for your end cap display this month. What do you do next?
What they are checking: how the candidate handles pushback from retail partners without damaging the relationship
You show up to a store and the shelves are out of stock on your best-selling unit right before a holiday weekend. What's your move?
What they are checking: problem-solving under time pressure and ownership of sales outcomes
What would you do if you found out a competitor's product was being promoted more heavily than Generac's in one of your stores?
What they are checking: competitive instinct and willingness to advocate for the brand internally and with retailers
This role expects travel up to 75 percent of the time. What does that actually look like for you day to day, and how have you handled a heavy travel schedule before?
What they are checking: realistic expectations and stamina for a road-heavy job
About the work
How would you explain the difference between a portable generator and a home standby unit to a customer who knows nothing about either?
What they are checking: basic product knowledge and ability to translate specs into plain language
How do you keep track of your customer visits and follow-ups so nothing falls through the cracks?
What they are checking: familiarity with CRM discipline, specifically Salesforce logging habits
How do you decide which stores in your territory need the most attention in a given week?
What they are checking: data-driven or judgment-based prioritization of accounts by sales potential
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