Account Executive applicants have rated the interview process at Samsara with 2.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 37% positive. To compare, the company-average is 50.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Account Executive roles take an average of 13 days to get hired, when considering 57 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Samsara overall takes an average of 24 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Samsara as a Account Executive according to 57 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 34%
One on one interview: 29%
Skills test: 10%
Group panel interview: 9%
Presentation: 5%
Background check: 5%
Other: 3%
IQ intelligence test: 2%
Personality test: 2%
Drug test: 2%
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The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Samsara
Interview
Probably the worst experience I have had for awhile. during the interview, some hiring managers showed sign of sleepiness (i don’t think they would yawn in front of a customer). It showed the lack of respect toward a candidate.
The entire sales team are very energetic. Samsara has built an aggressive sales floor with many young professionals. The product is not super technical, which is perfect for entry level salespeople who want a stepping stone into tech sales. I found the product to be very meaningful and impactful to current businesses, but the sales leaders are questionable.
Huge misalignment on expectation and lots of misleading information.
If you are offered (or Samsara pressures) to start middle of month or quarter, run. This is a trap to set you up for failure and cut on ramp commissions.
I first spoke with a recruiter for the screening process, which took about 25 minutes. She was late, but was very nice and provided tips on what they're looking for. She sent a lot of follow up information to prep for the next interview round. I then met with the hiring manager who did a deeper dive into numbers and expectations.
5 rounds in total, 1 with HR, 1 with a Sales Manager, then 3 in 1 day: Manager, Director and another Director. Very low acceptance rate. Must demonstrate growth mindset, specific deal metrics, and a natural drive.