I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Informatica (Dallas, TX) in Nov 2013
Interview
Interview Moved Fast. From first phone call to offer letter was 30 days. Interviewed with VP, Sr. VP, new manager and then offer extended. Very straight forward.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a story about a difficult sale that you have closed
Stage 1: The Recruiter Screen (30 mins)
Focus: Cultural fit, high-level track record, and "The Why."
Key Question: "Why are you looking to leave your current role, and why us?"
Goal: To see if you have the "motor" and basic qualifications to move forward.
Stage 2: The Hiring Manager Sync (45–60 mins)
Focus: Tactical experience and "The How."
Key Question: "Walk me through a complex deal you closed recently. Who was the Economic Buyer and how did you navigate the technical validation?"
Goal: To assess your sales methodology (e.g., MEDDPICC) and territory management skills.
Stage 3: The Peer/Cross-Functional Round (30–45 mins each)
Focus: Collaboration and "The Team."
Who: You’ll meet with a Solutions Engineer (SE) or a fellow AE.
Goal: To see how you "orchestrate" resources. They want to know if you are a "lone wolf" or a leader who leverages the whole team to win.
Stage 4: The Presentation / "Mock Discovery" (60–90 mins)
Focus: Execution and "The Skill."
The Task: Usually a 30-60-90 day plan presentation or a mock discovery call based on a case study.
Goal: To see you in action. They are looking for your ability to ask deep questions, handle objections, and command a room.
Stage 5: Leadership/VP Final Review (30 mins)
Focus: Long-term potential and "The Impact."
Goal: A final "gut check" to ensure you align with the company’s growth trajectory and can handle a large quota.
The interview process was a very detailed and thorough process, yet friendly and cordial. i had to provide a presentation on a topic that I personally selected. References were also checked.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Standard questions about previous sales experience
3 Interviews then a panel presentation on their products. the panel presentation had me pitch one of their solutions to a customer. The panel was a CIO, CFO and LOB exec. They alos asked me to detail how I would onboard in the firts 90 days
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give me an example of a time you won a deal and why you won?