Are you comfortable cold calling potential customers?
Cold calling can be a daunting task—but a successful sales coordinator needs to be able to do it. This question gives the interviewer an idea of your level of comfort with the task and whether you’ll be able to make the calls necessary to get new business.
How to Answer It : It’s important to be honest here. If you are comfortable with cold calling, talk about how you approach it and the strategies that have worked for you in the past. If you’re not as confident, discuss your willingness to learn and practice this skill. Talk about any research or preparation that you do before making a call and emphasize your ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks at once.
Example Answer :
* I have experience cold calling and I know how important it is for making sales.
* I understand that it can be intimidating to reach out to someone you don’t know, so I make sure to do my research beforehand to ensure I’m well-prepared when I make the call.
* I also stay organized by keeping detailed notes on each call and tracking my progress against goals.
* I’m confident in my ability to build relationships with potential customers through cold calls and I’d love to apply these skills to help grow your customer base.
