Equity Trust Company interview questions

This is NOT a true Senior Account Executive outside sales position. It is a 100% phone sales (telemarketing) job. Their job ads placed on online job boards are very misleading. When I asked them about why they listed the position in such a deceptive fashion, I was told that they want a "Higher caliber of sales rep". I was disgusted that I took time out of my busy day to attend an interview for a position that was intentionally misrepresented in order to attract more experienced sales candidates. Additionally, the base salary is a small hourly wage that no true Senior Account Exec would ever find acceptable. As a Senior Account Executive, I have always had a decent base salary, not a small hourly wage. This job is much more appropriate for someone just beginning a sales career. Perhaps, a new college grad would be better suited for this role, but not anyone with more than a couple of years of corporate sales experience. However, based on how dishonest they are with their recruiting practices, I would never fully trust them as my employer.

The initial interview was on the phone. I spoke with the HR recruiter and completed a general review of the company and my prior experiences. They called me in for an in person interview that week. Met with the supervisor. Very laid back. Talked more about other industries and general conversation. I was given a trifold pamphlet that detailed one of the products they upsell to clients. I was told to take it home and review it and to expect a call from the sales manager, acting as a client, and to sell the product over the phone. A few days later I received a phone call. Pitched the product and was told to come in for the offer. I came into the company with many years of sales experience and the interview was simple for me.