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Master your next Opportunity Without Sounding Like a Robot.

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We’ve coached hundreds of sales pros through intrviews. We’ve seen rockstarts land offers before they even left the parking lot… and we’ve seen others crash an burn so hard you could smell the smoke.

And here’s the thing: Most people obsess over what they’re going to say, but forget the magic is in how they say it.

In sales, your words matter - but your presence, body anguage, and energy are what seal the deal. If you can’t sell yourself, you’re goin gto have hard time selling anything else.

So grabb your coffee, sit up straight (yes even now) and let’s get you interview-ready

STEP 1: UNDERSTAND THE SALES INTERVIEW GAME

Sales Interviews are basically a live product demo - and guess what? You’re the product.

Every handshake, every answer, every awkward pause… they’re sizing you up and thinking, would I trust this person with my clients

Here are the three main levels you’ll face.

1. The Screening Call (15 - 30mins)

It’s like a first date… over the phone… with no food.
They’re checking basics: Can you talk? Can you listen? Do you sound like someone they’d want to meet in person?
Goal: Don’t scare them off. Get to the next round.

2. The Hiring Manager Interview (45 - 60mins)

This is where they dig into your numbers, your style and whether you’d fit their team.
Goal: Show them you’re not just a good salesperson - you’re their salesperson

3. The Final/Panel Interview (60 - 90mins)

More People. More Eyes on you/ More chances to prove you belong.
Goal: Close the deal without breaking into a sweat puddle.

STEP 2: PREP LIKE A SALES NINJA

Don’t skip their “About Us” Page and call it research. You need to go deeper than a Linkedin Stalker on a Friday night

Company Intel: Recent News, leadership bios, culture, competitors
Role Details: Quotas, territory, success metrics.

Then, load your ammo - 8-10 STAR Stories (Situation, Task, Action Result) covering big wins, tough challenge,s and leadership moments

And yes, prepare questions. Thoughtful ones. Nothing kills an interview faster than “Nope, no questions from me.”

STEP 3: MASTER THE SILENT SELLING

Before you say a word, you’re already communicating.

First impression: Show up early, Smile like you mean it, and give a confident handshake (No limp fish, please)
Posture: Sit up, lean in slightly, keep arms open.
Eye contact: 70-80% of the time. Too little = Shady. Too Much = Creepy.
Voice: Vary your tone. You’re in sales, not delivering the weather report.

STEP 4: ANSWER LIKE A PRO (without sounding rehearsed)

You’re going to get hit with questions like:

“Tell me about yourself.” → Present-past-future in 2 minutes, max
“Why are you leaving your current role?” → Focus on growth, never on trashing your old boss
“Sell me this pen.” → Ask Questions first, then connect the dots, then close.

And please - When they ask about a weakness, don’t say “I’m a perfectionist.” It’s 2025. Everyone’s heard that one.

STEP 5: CLOSE LIKE IT’S YOUR QUOTA ON THE LINE.

At the end, don’t just mumble “Thanks for your time.”

Try one of these:

Assumptive Close: “I’m really excited about this opportunity. What are the next steps?”
Summary Close: Highlight your top strengths in 30 seconds.
Question Close: Is there anything I can clarify about my background?”

STEP 6: POST INTERVIEW MOVES THAT SEAL THE DEAL.

Send a thank you email within 2 hours.
Reinforce 2-3 key points from your convo.
Connect on LinkedIn (personalized, not generic)

And then… Wait. No desperate double texting. You’re not following up with a bad Tinder date.

The bottom line.

The sales interview isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being prepared, authentic, and confident in the value you bring.

Preparation + Presence + Practice = Performance.

Now go out and crush it - and if you want our free Sales Interview Checklist, you can grab it here:

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