I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Palm Bay International in Dec 2025
Interview
There was a complete disconnect between the job description and the expectations of the hiring manager. The hiring manager was reading my resume during the interview so there was clearly no screening besides what was done by HR. Then after asking questions that were so broad, he proceeded to tell me I don't have the right experience for the job. There was no room for discussion as there was clearly an expectation that was not being met. He maybe thought he didn't waste my time, but the time was already wasted as I had spent over a week in preparation for the conversation. The proper thing to do is to get to know your candidate, treat them like a human being, and then politely decline via HR. We are all humans and it doesn't matter how prestigious the company may think they are, if they can't treat people with decency, it isn't worth anything.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was a campaign that was more successful than you anticipated?
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Palm Bay International (Port Washington, NY) in Mar 2025
Interview
After submitting my application, I was invited by the hiring manager to schedule an interview within about a week. The interview was conducted as a panel with all the pricing managers and the VP of Commercial Finance. They provided a comprehensive overview of the department and a detailed explanation of the role. We also spent time discussing my professional background and relevant experience. The interview lasted close to an hour.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you handle a situation where a sales manager disagrees with your pricing recommendation? What steps do you take to collaborate and reach a mutually agreeable solution?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Palm Bay International (East Compton, CA) in Feb 2025
Interview
5 layers of interviews, including a panel presentation and interview. Multiple interviews fielded the same questions, but overall, the interviewers were courteous and professional. Although the process spanned 4 weeks, the experience was positive.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Have you ever been in the middle of an important project and had to pivot mid-stream?