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%
Drug test: 9%
Background check: 9%
Personality test: 5%
One on one interview: 5%
Phone interview: 5%
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I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at L.L. Bean (Saucon Valley, PA) in Jul 2015
Interview
One of the managers held a group interview. This involved a brief seminar on workplace values, employee conduct, and basic functions as a sales representative. The manager then had two exercises. The first was "selling" an item to him; we were given a random store item and had to describe its qualities to the manager as if we were describing it to a customer. The second was a common sense exercise in which you were given a situation and had to choose several objects from a list and explain why you chose them. There were no correct answers, but you needed to have a good reason for selecting them.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
You are stranded on an island three miles from shore. You know the general direction of the mainland. Which of the following rowing items would you take and why?
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.