I applied through college or university. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Colgate-Palmolive (Bengaluru) in Oct 2019
Interview
Bangalore
This was a pool campus interview held during Oct-Nov of 2019 for 2020 batch.
Initially there was an aptitude test in our campuses. (Aptitude comprised of numerical logical and English). 30 students were selected from 170+ students. 2-3 days later we had other rounds in a different college.
The company HR briefed about it. Group discussion with marketing related topics. Ex. Impact of technology in sales. Of the 200 students from various colleges, 20 were selected for interview.
There was a great interview for 45 mins with HR and Regional Head. It started with brief background and ended with technical questions of marketing.
I applied through college or university. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Colgate-Palmolive (Madurai South) in Oct 2024
Interview
They will ask sales related questions. Colgate often asks questions about the glass door to assess its durability, energy efficiency, and overall quality. Some common questions might include:
Thickness and type of glass: This determines the door's strength and insulation properties.
Frame material: The frame's material (e.g., aluminum, wood) affects durability and aesthetics.
Hardware quality: The door's hinges, locks, and handles should be sturdy and reliable.
Energy efficiency rating: This indicates the door's ability to conserve energy.
Maintenance requirements: How often does the door need cleaning or repairs?
By asking these questions, Colgate can determine if the glass door meets their standards for quality and performance.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
General Questions:
Tell me about yourself.
Why are you interested in a sales role at [Company Name]?
What do you know about our company and products/services?
Describe your sales process.
What is your biggest sales accomplishment?
How do you handle rejection?
What is your sales philosophy?
Behavioral Questions:
Can you describe a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer? How did you handle it?
Tell me about a time when you exceeded a sales quota.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Colgate-Palmolive (New Delhi) in Sep 2022
Interview
Interview was of three rounds Aptitude GD PI Pi was long as they wanr to know you better but not very difficult Be ready with suitation based questions They will try to confuse you
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me your past experience and internships Why colgate Why marketing
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Colgate-Palmolive (Bengaluru) in Nov 2021
Interview
Aptitude - Group discussion - personal interview
Group discussion was held for 5 people fir 20 mins each group
Later personal interview by Senior HR and there 3 panelist.
Be confident and experience matters alot in Marketing field
