10 questions for you , the applicant, to ask an employer during an interview for a sales position
1. What part of your product line would I be selling
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2. What would be my geographic territory
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3. What industry sectors would I be selling into
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4. With regards to compensation, what is the commission structure.
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5. Are travel expenses paid
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6. What happened to the previous incumbent
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This is THE question !! Wait until you have revealed something bad about yourself before you ask it. If the response is, he quit after 6 months , the chances are this won't be a good job
7. WRT the previous incumbent, what did he do right, what areas did he need improvement in
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Again, the interviewers answers will give you an very good insight into the company
8. If this is a new position: Ask about company expectations regarding performance.
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9. Will you be expected to introduce a new product, or an established product into a new market
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Remember, it takes 2-5 years to build a business. During that time, there won;t be many commissions coming in !!
Plus, you've sparked an idea for a list I need to write. Thank You.