I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Merrick Pet Care in Jan 2018
Interview
Phone screening with another District Sales Manager. They will recommend you to the hiring manager for the next phase.
First interview discussion of background, professional experience, situational questions. If you move past this round you will be given a couple of assignments to visit retail locations and prepare your review. Identify opportunities, overcome competitors or potential objections. Focus on selling in additional items, adding incremental displays and how you would partner with the account. You could also be given a scenario to build a presentation to add in a new line and add to your space.
2nd Interview - role play the scenario for adding in the new line. Overcome multiple objections and win the business.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are the most important factors for a premium dog/cat food brand?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Merrick Pet Care (Portland, OR) in Mar 2017
Interview
Lengthy, expect four separate interviews with additional homework assignments after each one.
Dont overdress. I was critiqued on showing up in a suit an tie and don't embellish on your resume they will do their best to fact check as well as call your references
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Would will be asked to go out in the field and put together a sales presentation
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Merrick Pet Care (Chattanooga, TN) in Nov 2019
Interview
I applied through Indeed. I was contacted via email to set up a phone interview. And then at the phone interview we set up a skype interview. My direct supervisor is states away but she has always been readily available, understanding, and a very positive person to work with.