Bookstore Mock Interview
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Question 18 of 25
Have you had sales goals in any previous roles?
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"Although I have not had specific sales targets in any job, I understand the importance of knowing how to track sales and upsell a customer. Do you provide clear sales goals for this role?"
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"In my current position, I am measured based on the number of memberships I sell. To help myself, and my team to succeed, I came up with a script that was customer friendly and non-invasive to share the features and benefits of having an annual membership. It is an effective method, and I am always #1 in sales memberships for our group."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Here is your opportunity to highlight any specific sales goals you have accomplished in the past. Where applicable, mention particular sales goals and what your results were. You can also share any methods for maintaining or exceeding these goals on a frequent basis. Be sure to ask about the sales goals and targets present in this role.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"All retail jobs that I have held came with sales goals. I enjoy exceeding the goals set for me. In past roles, I have been measured by my average sale for each transaction and my ability to add on specific items that were in an accessory category. What are the sales goals in this role?"
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