Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Sonic Automotive with 2.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 20% positive. To compare, the company-average is 48% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Associate roles take an average of 11 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Sonic Automotive overall takes an average of 15 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Sonic Automotive as a Sales Associate according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 24%
Drug test: 19%
Skills test: 14%
Phone interview: 10%
Group panel interview: 10%
Background check: 10%
IQ intelligence test: 5%
Other: 5%
Presentation: 5%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Sonic Automotive (Hayward, CA) in Aug 2018
Interview
After the typical online application a round of manager interviews, a urine test and then a "PERSONALITY TEST" that will come under legal review some day. The process is no different but management fail to explain the compensation correctly. Very few people understand it even after working there
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
how long have been in the business, how many cars do I average, when can I start
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Sonic Automotive (Charlotte, NC) in Apr 2022
Interview
The interview process went very smoothly, the recruiter, manager, and everyone were very nice and helpful. Sounds like a great opportunity with a growing company, especially in this tough economy.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Sonic Automotive (Long Beach, CA) in Feb 2022
Interview
The questions were basic and straight forward.
They reviewed background and experience and were very transparent regarding hours, expectations and pay structure.
Situational questions and a few "If your were ... how would you...?"
Three people interviewed me.
General Manager
Sales manager
Another vet sales guy
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you have a problem working all weekends and often long shifts?
I applied online. I interviewed at Sonic Automotive (Chattanooga, TN) in Aug 2020
Interview
Great Interview! Met with 3 people. They spent time describing the sales process and made sure I knew what would be expected. They answered any questions I had and spent a good deal of time with me. They got back to me the next day with a job offer.