Essential English Phrases for a Salesperson Job Interview

Applicable scenario: Common workplace interview for a salesperson position.

Common short sentences

I came in answer to your advertisement for a salesperson.

I have no experience as a salesperson.

I worked in a store in my hometown.

I majored in commerce.

We need to find a new way of distribution.

I'll launch a new worldwide distribution of this product.

I want to sell these out‑of‑season products at a bottom price.

I will apply a new marketing strategy.

The courses I completed are marketing, marketing principles, sales management, etc.

The best way of selling is to build up a sales network.

Typical dialogue (English)

Woody: I came in response to your advertisement for a sales person.

Manager: OK, please be seated. May I have your name, please?

Woody: My name is Woody.

Manager: Why are you interested in this job?

Woody: Because I admire your company. Yours is one of the most effective and respectable companies in this city.

Manager: Have you worked anywhere else before?

Woody: Yes, five years ago I began to work in a fashion company in Shanghai. Two years ago I came to Beijing and worked in a department store as a salesman.

Manager: Your work experience is impressive, and I think you sound right for this position, but I have three other candidates to interview, so you’ll hear from us within a week.

Woody: Thanks.