Job interviews are demanding. You will be asked a lot of challenging questions – many of which take careful preparation and time to develop a strong answer.
“What can you bring to this role?” is a common question you can expect to hear from hiring managers in the sales industry.
Interviewers and sales recruiters ask this question for a couple reasons. They want to hear what you can actually bring to the role, outside of what is listed on your resume. They also ask the question to learn about what you can offer that other candidates cannot. It’s a way for them to differentiate between candidates and see who can offer the most.
For you, it’s an ample opportunity for you to communicate why you are the ideal candidate for the job. They key is how you answer the question. You don’t want to be too brief and not effectively communicate why you are the best candidate. You also don’t want to be too long-winded.
How to Answer “What Can You Bring to This Role?”
Crafting the perfect answer to this question will take some thought on your part. It’s important for you to do as much research as possible about the role, understand what it entails, and then consider your skills and experience.
Ask yourself:
Reflecting upon these questions will help you develop a number of strong points to create your answer. Focus on your top three traits/skills that you bring to the role. You can elaborate more on other points if prompted by the interviewer.
You’ll be asked a variety of questions during the interview process. Check out these blog posts to gain more tips and insights for how to make a great impression on your next sales job interview:
5 Potential Sales Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
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The Perfect Answer for “Tell Me About Yourself”
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Claire has 4+ years of experience in sales and recruitment. As a Director of Client Services, her main objective is to connect great people to great companies by building strong relationships with both top clients and candidates in the sales industry. She specializes in sales roles of all seniority levels for both enterprise and start-up clients North American wide. When Claire isn't networking with top talent, she enjoys being outdoors, traveling and spending time with friends & family.