I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Sysco (Jacksonville, FL)
Interview
Started with a brief phone interview where the person informed me of the overall aspects of the position and if I would be ok making only $xxxxxx as a base salary. Basically, she was saying that if you get hired, you may not immediately be earning commission. Also, no mileage reimbursement. Sounded iffy but I was eager about the weekday hours.
Next, I was invited to an in-person interview that was supposed to last 1 hour with one person. Instead, it turned into a 3-stage process that lasted 4 hours.
Slightly uncomfortable as other candidates were sitting in the same room with me in between interviews. The guys I interviewed with were ok. One sleazeball from New York who was rather full of himself.
I ended up not getting the job.
The annoying part was that the first guy said I would hear yes or no within 3 days and it took me following up a month later to get an answer.
Sysco is unprofessional and I am ultimately happy I was not offered the job. Apparently, they hire multiple sales associates but make it seem they are only looking for one. One person who they hired has been with them a whole year who still has yet to be given a territory to start making commission.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The questions all revolved around "Are you willing to make a terrible salary?"
The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Sysco (Kent, WA)
Interview
First phone interview and manager interview. A week later another HR interview and other area Manager interview. Sysco might be a good company but interview process is too long and pay is below average in the market.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Sysco (Raleigh, NC) in Jan 2017
Interview
Had a brief 30 minute phone interview with a recruiter from corporate HR. She asked questions including "what are your greatest strengths and weaknesses," "describe your ideal job," and "tell me about your greatest achievement." About a week later I had a series of three hour long interviews with three different sales managers. There were thirteen candidates being interviewed by ten different managers. Each manager I interviewed with was asking questions directly from a corporate interview guide. They asked the questions and took notes. There was little variation from script aside from the exchange of war stories. Questions included "tell me one thing you did that was over and above," "name a time when you had to persuade someone to do something," and "describe a time when you made a mistake in a sales call and what did you do to overcome your mistake."
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Question 1
name a time when you had to persuade someone to do something
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Sysco (Harrisburg, PA) in Oct 2016
Interview
Very thorough, 3 interview process. Phone interview from corporate in Texas, 3 person interview in Harrisburg pa, coffee locally with regional and district managers. Questions were mostly behavioral and to the point. Awesome people, very welcoming and a pleasure to meet. After the final stage I was told that I would be hearing from them within two weeks. Still waiting to hear back. Fingers crossed, I truly felt that the interview went very well. Hope this helps.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Name a time when you had to persuade someone to do something.