Crate and Barrel Account Executive interview experience

The interviewer asked what pulled me toward interior design and what it was about Crate & Barrel that fit me, and the tone was very much about whether I’d enjoy home sales—kitchen, décor, entertaining, and furnishing. They also made it clear the culture was for people who genuinely wanted to be involved in selling and talking with customers, so I tried to connect my past experience to that.

Once I got into the main interview, it was mostly Q&A with active listening. I remember them taking notes at times, and the questions leaned toward customer-facing scenarios—especially how I’d handle