REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)·Account Executive

REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) Account Executive interview experience

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United StatesPosted Jul 2019 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I interviewed for an Account Executive role with a more traditional, human-first flow—mostly phone or 1:1 conversations—where the pressure felt low and the focus was on my customer mindset; it typically took about 1–2 weeks.

Phone screen — I started with an HR or manager phone conversation about my background and why I wanted the role/company.
On-site / store discussions — I then spoke with the store manager and sometimes a department manager, touring the store and learning about culture.
Natural, conversational questioning — In multiple versions, the interview felt like a conversation with minimal pressure; I was asked questions tied to my application plus outdoor/customer-scenario background.
Additional manager involvement — Some processes included an interviewer in addition to the

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