Store Sales Specialist applicants have rated the interview process at REI with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Store Sales Specialist roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at REI overall takes an average of 17 days.
Common stages of the interview process at REI as a Store Sales Specialist according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 18%
Background check: 18%
Skills test: 18%
Group panel interview: 18%
One on one interview: 9%
Personality test: 9%
Drug test: 9%
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I applied online. I interviewed at REI (Marlton, NJ) in Jun 2026
Interview
Interview process was informative. The HR rep and store manager were present and discussed different perspectives of the opening. Their description of the opening was accurate and honest. At the end of the interview, I felt they had answered all my questions.
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Question 1
My strength in sales. It is very important in order to be successful.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at REI (Fort Collins, CO) in Mar 2026
Interview
Video interview, HR and floor manager present. Very friendly, overall positive experience. Asked standard questions for a customer facing retail job, took about 30 minutes. Took a while for them to respond once the interview process was over.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at REI (Philadelphia, PA) in Feb 2026
Interview
Fill out an online application. If selected, you then interview with several management employees at the store. The interview includes an explanation of what the job entails, along with several behavioral questions (tell me about a time ,,,,). The feedback is quick, especially if you're offered a job.