Territory Consultative Product Sales Rep:

What’s the most accurate predictor of a new Territory Consultative Product Sales Rep candidate’s job potential? Many people think it’s an interview, one where they “get a read” on the recruit’s likelihood to fit into their organization.

Nothing could be further from the truth. The typical job interview – while the most widely used selection tool – is also one of the least successful in predicting outcomes. In most studies, interviews rank 5th in predicting performance, particularly with sales rep candidates like Territory Consultative Product Sales Reps.

Used correctly, however, as part of a disciplined selection approach, an interview can be very telling. The first issue is FOCUS . . . make sure your interviews are guided by the success profile you’ve chosen for your sales rep position.

Territory Consultative Product Sales Rep:

  • Image building
  • Makes persuasive presentations
  • Maximizes sales results through new business opportunities
  • Qualifies prospects for fit within product/system constraints
  • Driven to satisfy multiple buyers within an account

Next, use a classic “coning approach” with questions to obtain the information needed to assess the candidate against specific profile elements. After the interview, individual assessment scores can be summarized, and a determination made as to how to move forward with your Territory Consultative Product Sales Rep candidate.

View Skill 1 Interview questions below. This illustrates how the Territory Consultative Product Sales Rep interview focuses on just one of the critical factors of the job. To request the complete Interview Guide, click on the link below the preview.

Preview of Territory Consultative Product Sales Rep Interview Guide:

 

SKILL 1: IMAGE BUILDING 

Cone 1: Describe some of the different contacts you had in your last job.  Notes:___________________________________
Cone 2: What steps did you take to prepare forthese interactions?Look For:

  • becomes familiar with the contact and his business/market
  • curiosity about and sensitivity to the company culture and background of the individuals
  • involvement in industry activities that would acquaint him/her with the contact’s expectations
  • studies the image or style that will allow him to fit in with and be trusted by the contact 
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Cone 3: Do you believe you made a good impression?  Why or why not?Look For:

  • flexibility in adapting style to meet contact’s expectations
  • recognizes the business etiquette appropriate to each situation
  • sincerity and genuineness in the image projected, not obviously playing a role
  • promotes himself/herself and the company in ways compatible with the contact’s expectations 
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