Sales Tests

Sales Psychometric Tests

Sales roles fall under a variety of industries and employers will often use aptitude and psychometric testing to determine the strongest candidates for the role in question.

The aptitude test types will differ according to the industry and requirements of the job, but the psychometric tests will typically include a personality test and a situational judgement test.

In terms of the types of aptitude tests used for sales-based roles, we have detailed the most commonly used ones below.

If you want to practice prior to your psychometric and aptitude tests, then make the most of our online packages. We have put together a number of practice tests that are suited for sales-based positions and each of them offer guidance on best practice.

We provide detailed solutions so that you can understand the logic applied to get the right answer, and subsequently apply this each time you practice. In time, and with the right amount of practice, you should see an improvement in your results and feel confident on the day of your assessment.

Sales Numerical Reasoning Tests

The numerical reasoning test assesses your ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret numerical information that will be provided to you in charts, graphs, and tables.

It’s important to practice numerical reasoning tests before you take the exams to improve your accuracy and the speed at which you can answer the questions.

Sales Verbal Reasoning Tests

Verbal reasoning tests assess your understanding and comprehension skills. In the verbal reasoning test you will be presented with a short passage of text which you’ll be required to interpret before answering questions on.

These are typically in the ‘True, False, Cannot Say’ multiple-choice format, although there are a range of alternatives too.

Sales Situational Judgement Tests

The situational judgment test is a set of questions assessing how you might react to hypothetical events and situations that are encountered in the workplace. Based on how you answer the situational judgement test, the company will get an understanding of whether you’re a good fit for them.

Sales Assessment Centre

If the firm you’re applying for has an assessment centre, it may involve psychometric tests, interviews, group exercises, case studies and presentations.

Read our assessment centre guide to make sure you’re fully prepared and ready to show yourself in the best possible light.