This document provides sample interview questions for a sales manager position organized into four sections: common interview questions, sales interview questions, management interview questions, and a sample thank you letter. The common interview questions section includes 10 questions about the applicant's background, career goals, weaknesses, suggested salary, and key responsibilities for a sales manager role. The sales interview questions section lists 10 questions focused on sales skills like closing deals, breaking into new territories, and presenting product features. The management interview questions section has 7 questions about motivating subordinates, leadership style, and organizational abilities. Finally, a sample thank you letter is provided that expresses confidence in the applicant's qualifications and appreciation for the opportunity.

1. Sales manager interview questions
1.Common interview questions
2.Sales interview questions
3.Management interview questions
4.Interview thank you letter

2. I. Common interview questions
1.Tell me about yourself?
2.Why did you leave your last job?
3.Please tell me some career goals for Sales manager?
4.What is your greatest weakness?
5.Please tell me your suggested salary for Sales manager position?
6.What have you learned from your past jobs that related to Sales manager?
7.Where would you like to be in 3 years? 5 years?
8.What made you choose to apply to Sales manager?
9.What are key responsibilities for Sales manager?
10.What are top 3 skills for Sales manager?
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3. II. Sales skills interview questions
1.Sell me this pen?
2.How would you break in a new territory for an employer?
3.How many accounts do you like to handle at one time?
4.When do you find silence to be useful in selling?
5.What are the skills needed to be successful on the telephone?
6.How detailed are the sales reports you prepare?
7.Try to name three characteristics of a great salesman from your point of view.
8.What features and benefits of your product will you present to your customer
and why?
9.If your task is to locate hundred potential customers on a new market and sell
at least five products there, how will you proceed?
10.What is your technique to close the deal?
Useful source: 150 sales interview questions with answers:
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4. III. Management interview questions
1. How do you motivate your subordinates?
2. How would you describe your management philosophy?
3. What makes you unique as a leader?
4. What biggest management problem did you face in your previous
occupation?
5. What do you think are three key abilities of a good manager?
6. How would your co-workers describe you?
7. Do you feel that you are an organized person?
Useful source: 101 management interview questions.

5. IV. Interview thank you letter
I would like to thank you for the opportunity to work for your company
which you addressed one the call yesterday.
I am confident that I have enough experience and qualification for
Sales manager with which I believe I will be able to perform this job
excellently and contribute much to your company. I would be very
appreciated if I have a second chance of discussing this matter with
you again in another interview.
I am looking forward to hearing from you soon and I am very eager to
be able to be a part of your company and contribute my ability to its
success.