Sales Representative applicants have rated the interview process at L.L. Bean with 2.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 91% positive. To compare, the company-average is 73.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Representative roles take an average of 11 days to get hired, when considering 11 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at L.L. Bean overall takes an average of 18 days.
Common stages of the interview process at L.L. Bean as a Sales Representative according to 11 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 36%
Presentation: 18%
Skills test: 14%
Background check: 9%
Drug test: 9%
Phone interview: 5%
Personality test: 5%
One on one interview: 5%
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I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at L.L. Bean (McLean, VA)
Interview
Applied online, got an email a few days later inviting me to a group interview, showed up and talked with the store manager. It was mainly the routine questions, and then we were giving a bag full of pretty well known items, we had to choose one and sell it.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What qualifications do you have, tell me about some time you had to work with a computer database, what does good customer service mean to you, etc.
Very straightforward and friendly, one stage phone interview. Received offer within the same week. Didn’t have to undergo any background checks or references. Was asked basic questions regarding my work experience and background
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at L.L. Bean (Hadley, MA) in Sep 2019
Interview
Group interview setting. It wasn't very stressful and it was nice to base your answers on what others are saying. Be prepared to talk about how you align with the company's values of getting outdoors as well as any previous customer service experience you bring to the table.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked to sell a recruiter an item sold in the store.