How to Answer: Tell me about yourself generally and your sales/business development experience specifically.
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Territory Sales Manager job interview.
16. Tell me about yourself generally and your sales/business development experience specifically.
How to Answer
Provide an overview of your professional experience while putting emphasis on your sales/business development experience as per the advertised position, proving you indeed have the qualifications required for this position.
Review the job description before your interview and answer this question by selecting some of the main duties on the posting and telling the interviewer you have performed these duties in the past, when and how.
Answer Example
"I pursued a Bachelor's degree in (X) at (X university) and upon graduation I worked as an Intern for [X company] where I was responsible for [X sales/business development duties]. Since this internship, I have gained considerable sales and business development experience working for [X company] where I managed [X sales/business development duties] and for [X company] where I was responsible for [X sales/business development duties]. These are some of the reasons I believe I am a perfect fit for your position."