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Updated 14 May 2024

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. How Can U achieve Ur targets?
  • Q3. U don't have experience in Retail, How Can U do Ur targets?

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I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Mar 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. How will you help your team member when he need your support
  • Ans. 

    I will provide guidance, resources, and encouragement to empower my team member and enhance their performance.

    • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to understand their challenges and provide tailored support.

    • Share relevant resources, such as training materials or industry insights, to help them overcome obstacles.

    • Encourage open communication, allowing them to express concerns and brainstorm solutions together.

    • Lead by exa...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How long will you take to respond to your junior colleague query
  • Ans. 

    I prioritize timely responses, aiming to reply to junior colleagues within a few hours, depending on the query's complexity.

    • I typically respond within 1-2 hours for straightforward queries, ensuring they feel supported.

    • For more complex questions, I may take up to 24 hours to provide a thorough and accurate response.

    • I encourage open communication, so if I'm busy, I inform them of my availability to manage expectations.

    • F...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep your previous business leads ready and show in a right direction to impress

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Case Study 

How to increase the market share in a low market Share area?

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

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Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1) Introduce Yourself 2) Why Sales? 3) Why Berger Paints? 4) Strengths & Weaknesses? 5) Strategy-Based Questions
  • Ans. 

    I am an experienced sales professional with a passion for driving growth and building strong customer relationships.

    • I have a proven track record of exceeding sales targets in my previous roles.

    • I am skilled in identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities.

    • I have excellent communication and negotiation skills.

    • I am a team player and enjoy collaborating with colleagues to achieve common goals.

    • I am result-oriented an...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Always be upbeat whenever you are interviewing for a Sales Manager role.

I appeared for an interview before Jan 2021.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What you know about the company and the industry

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident but not over confident
Interview experience
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Good
Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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  • Q1. Previous job related
  • Q2. Ctc of that time
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jun 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Previous company experience
  • Ans. All also working 3 to 4 company
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  • Q2. Full bio data explain
  • Ans. 

    A full bio data explains a person's background, education, work experience, skills, achievements, and personal interests.

    • Include personal details such as name, age, and contact information

    • List educational qualifications, degrees, and certifications

    • Highlight work experience, including job titles, responsibilities, and achievements

    • Mention skills relevant to the position, such as sales experience, leadership abilities, an...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Paint industries any experience
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have 5 years of experience in the paint industry working as a sales representative for a leading paint company.

    • Worked as a sales representative for a leading paint company for 5 years

    • Developed strong relationships with clients and increased sales revenue

    • Knowledge of different types of paints and their applications

    • Experience in conducting product demonstrations and training sessions

    • Successfully met and exceeded s...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. I also discussed my ctc
  • Q2. Paint industries any knowledge. Yes

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Hr department is very good and all team very easy to handle then very nice team. Thanks to all
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Previous Job role
  • Q2. Marketing strategy
  • Q3. Regarding team handling
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Market analysis
  • Q2. Solution to overcome for tough situations
  • Ans. 

    To overcome tough situations, stay calm, analyze the problem, seek help if needed, and come up with a strategic solution.

    • Stay calm and composed to think clearly

    • Analyze the problem thoroughly to understand the root cause

    • Seek help from colleagues or mentors for different perspectives

    • Come up with a strategic solution and execute it effectively

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Changes required for market
  • Ans. 

    To adapt to changing market conditions, we need to focus on customer needs, innovate products, improve marketing strategies, and enhance sales team training.

    • Understand customer needs and preferences through market research

    • Innovate products or services to meet changing demands

    • Improve marketing strategies to reach target audience effectively

    • Enhance sales team training to improve performance and adapt to market changes

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. About company profile

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Overall with good experience and need to go depth about company profile
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. One to one interview About my self and about my privious employment
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. About the paint industry information and distributor channel about team management
  • Q2. About my self and privious company information
  • Q3. About distribution handling
  • Q4. About salary acceptance

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's very good response and satisfied totally
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About roles and responsibility and achievements

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's my pleasure to givefeedback regarding the interview process. First thing is that I was very comfortable in the interview panel as the interview went in an very good discussion manner. The way the interviewers plotted the question regarding my current profile and the way they conveyed the JD in Sheenlac was very good. And once the interview was done the follow up from the HR started from the very next day and the team was good in follow up and clearing the doubts.Overall all the process has been completed within a week . Hope this is the first company where the interview process was good..
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Depth discussion of CV and Education and Family background and most important thing is Wide of ur previous experienced working culture and Markets with B2B work experience. And majorly capture on ur milest...
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussion was conducted regarding CTC and Location For HQ and i had very good experience on on boarding process they have done it in 5 days including all material for process.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was best company to join who are majorly have good experience in Wood Coatings with best Posting and promotions and will get best for work life balance and company workings process was good and they have promt on their communications.

Shalimar Paints Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Shalimar Paints Area Sales Manager interview?
Shalimar Paints interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Shalimar Paints interview process are HR.
How to prepare for Shalimar Paints Area Sales Manager interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Shalimar Paints. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Shalimar Paints expect are Sales, B2B Sales, Collection Management, Relationship Management and Industrial Sales.

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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr
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Company culture

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