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Dillard's Area Sales Manager Interview Questions & Reviews
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Area Sales Manager at Dillard's
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Dallas, TX Aug 2010 – Reviewed Mar 15, 2013
Interview Details – I had a phone interview with a recruiter and after many discussions I met with the District Sales Manager for an official interview. I was called back with an offer within 48 hours.
Interview Question – Are you willing to work 60 hours a week? Answer Question
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Area Sales Manager at Dillard's
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Feb 9, 2013
Interview Details – Submited updated resume to Operations Manager of store as a sales associate per her request for an updated resume. Interviewd with District manager and was told that he would have to think long and hard about what he was going to do with me.
Interview Question – What am I going to do with you? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Was told by store manager what the salary would be and asked would I accept or was this my last day with company.
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Area Sales Manager at Dillard's
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Oklahoma City, OK Nov 2008 – Reviewed Sep 7, 2012
Interview Details – I had 2 interviews. Typical retail questions. How would you deal with an associate that was not meeting their sales goals.
Negotiation Details – No negotiation
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Area Sales Manager at Dillard's
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Dallas, TX Oct 2008 – Reviewed Aug 30, 2012
Interview Details – Turned in resume, got call in about a week, met with General Manager. Offered job on spot and started in two weeks. Very simple process.
Interview Question – Talked about past experience and how I felt about corporate structure and feel of Dillards. I did not realize that they expected at least 65-75 hours a week. Not me, I have a life and expect 40-50 hours a week especitally due to the pay. View Answer
Negotiation Details – They asked what I wanted, which was $36000 and they offered it on the spot.
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Assistant Area Sales Manager at Dillard's
No Offer – Interviewed in Houston, TX – Reviewed Aug 30, 2012
Interview Details – I had applied for Dillards months ago, and was surprised to get an email from the asst manager wanting to meet with me the next day. I came in, the Interview was very laid back and she asked me questions about my previous jobs, deep down I knew that this had been too easy. She told me that she would look at the jobs that were open and place me In a sales associate position or area sales manager position. I called back a few days later to see If she had found something, all she could say is that she enjoyed meeting me and would let me know If something should become available. Like I said before I knew It was to good to be true, I assumed they Interviewed me because they already had something available not for something later on down the road. smh.
Interview Question – It was easy Answer Question
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Area Sales Manager at Dillard's
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Evansville, IN Sep 2008 – Reviewed Jun 22, 2012
Interview Details – Because it was an interview for a management position, I had to interview with several people. They were always willing to work around my current schedule and was very considerate that I was still working at another company! They were respectful to the fact that I needed to find and replace another Store Manager and worked with me along with that as well.
Interview Question – Why should you be offered the position over the other candidates we are considering? View Answer
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Area Sales Manager at Dillard's
No Offer – Interviewed in Littleton, CO Aug 2011 – Reviewed Sep 1, 2011
Interview Details – Strange application process. No online capabilities - you go into the offices and use their kiosk. There are no area's to apply for managemnt, so they call you in, determine you're way overqualified, then try to figure out what to do with you. I hope to receive an offer, as the people I interviewed with were terrific!
Interview Question – Tell me about your background View Answer
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Area Sales Manager at Dillard's
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Atlanta, GA Mar 2008 – Reviewed Mar 31, 2010
Interview Details – in interview with regional vice president
Interview Question – i do not remember Answer Question
Negotiation Details – set salary
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Area Sales Manager at Dillard's
No Offer – Interviewed in Aug 2008 – Reviewed Mar 20, 2009
Interview Details – The interview was pretty casual. The Store Manager set an appointment with me to come into her office at the store. She was the only one there, so it was a one on one interview. It took about two to three weeks before I was called in for an interview after submitting my resume and cover letter. The front desk was cordial and pointed me into where the executive offices were, and the store Manager was cheery and lively.
Interview Questions
- If there was two employees fighting, you were dealing with a customer who had a complaint, and you got a call that the bathroom was flooding... How would you handle that situation. Answer Question
- If there was an employee who was the key person in a big event that you were having, and they called in sick the day of the event, what would you do? Answer Question
- How would you motivate employees who did not want to open credit applications to fulfill that part of their employment expectations? Answer Question
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Area Sales Manager at Dillard's
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Aug 19, 2012
Interview Details – The interview process is a one-on-one interview with the store manager and/or district manager. They ask a variety of questions: Tell me about yourself, where do you see yourself in five years, why do you think you would be a good fit for the position, why do you like retail, and other questions relating to sales. No behavioral interview questions most of the time (it depends on the manager conducting the interview).
Interview Question – Why do you think you would be a good fit for the position? View Answer
Negotiation Details – There was no negotiation. It was either I accepted the terms or I didn't get the job.
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