Most common management interview questions

Preparing for interview questions does not require memorizing answers to the most popular inquiries. Instead, job seekers need to focus on what they offer as it relates to what the employer wants.

Review the top 79 Most common management interview questions you'll most likely be asked at a job interview, plus the best answers.

 List of 79 Most common management interview questions

• Tell me about yourself?
• Why did you leave your last job?
• What is your greatest weakness?
• What experience do you have in Account management field?
• Do you have an example of when you motivated your staff using a reward?
• How do you delegate an important assignment to others while ensuring that it will be completed successfully?
• How do you motivate your employees in tough times?
• What have you done to improve your Account management knowledge in the last year?
• What have you learned from mistakes on the Account management job?
• What is your track record for consistently achieving your targets?
• How do you establish rapport with a new employee?
• How do you go about coaching an employee who is not performing where they need to be?
• A high-performing employee has recently been under-performing. How would you deal with the situation?
• Describe an example of a tough decision you had to make quickly.
• What kind of work environment do you prefer?
• What makes a successful account manager?
• Please tell us something about yourself.
• How many accounts have you handled in you career?
• What do you think will be the most challenging part of this position?
• What do you think are important aspects of a team?
• What will you contribute to this company?
• Describe any challenging situation in sales that you have faced in the recent past?
• What are some of your key accomplishments in sales?
• Elaborate on your style of salesmanship.
• What is your strategy for time-management?
• How do you achieve your sales targets?
• Do you possess any supervisory skill?
• What makes you a good team leader?
• What is your biggest disappointment in your career?
• What is your special contribution in increasing the sales of your company?
• Do you have experience in coaching sales professionals?
• What do you know about this firm?
• What is the reason behind leaving your last job?
• What are the 3 important qualities of an account manager?
• Why do you want to work as an account manager?
• Do you mind entertaining the clients for securing sales deals?
• Have you recently learned a skill pertaining to this job?
• Describe a typical work week?
• How will your greatest strength help you perform?
• Describe a time when your workload was heavy?
• How will you achieve your goals?
• What are your goals for the future?
• What are you looking for in your next job?
• Which related skills do you possess for this job?
• How do you motivate your team members in achieving the sales target?
• Communication is a vital tool for an account manager. How would you explain your communication skills?
• What kind of work environment do you prefer?
• Have you ever been in a sales situation where your ethics were challenged?
• Have you had experience in web analysis/ search engine account/ online media/ account?
• What steps will you take to increase our profits? / What can you do to make a meaningful contribution to our company?
• What is your biggest achievement in your…”?
• Give us an example of when you had to make a tough decision in a fraction of a second.
• How would you gain the confidence of an unsatisfied group of clients, given the fact that you are recently hired?
• What is the most important thing you do each day.”?
• What is your 30 day plan?
• How do you feel about entertaining your clients?
• How to maintain Account management job activities?
• What are common risks for Account management field? And how to face?
• Describe steps to manage each Account management activity?
• What are monitoring methods for Account management activities?
• Describe ISO 9001 for Account management?
• What made you choose to apply to Account management…position?
• What are key tasks for Account management…position?
• What are top 3 knowledge/top 3 skills for Account management…position?
• What tertiary qualifications have you attained that related to Account management…position?
• What is the most recent skill you have learned that related to Account management…position?
• Describe the pace at which you work?
• How many hours do you work?
• How would you describe your work style?
• Elaborate on how good are you at communicating with colleagues.
• How would you deal with an unsatisfied client on the first day of your job?
• Tell us something about how do you cope up with failures?
• Can you tell about the major trends in your profession?
• Can tell something about your monthly plan at work?
• What type of work environment do you prefer?
• What makes you an excellent salesperson?
• Give an example of an experience where you overcame adversity?
• Why do you think you will be a good sales person?
• Do you have any questions?

The interview questions below can be used during Account management phone interview, Account management second interview, Account management behavioral interview (competency based interview), final interview…They can be used for both employer and candidate

And remember, always have some questions prepared for the interviewer!