Sales Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Macy's with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 57.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Manager roles take an average of 10 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Macy's overall takes an average of 10 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Macy's as a Sales Manager according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 100%
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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Macy's (New York, NY) in Jan 2012
Interview
The hiring and interviewing process is very inconsistent. The quality of applicants is at a minimal due to the very low entrance rate. The associate interview is very basic to seeking out a selling behaviors. The management interview is more tailored to the coaching and development of the associates and what ideas that individual can bring to Macy's which can elevate sales.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
For a sales associate it would be "What would you do to make the initial approach to a stranger?" For a sales manager it would be, "What methods would you use to coach an associate who has been a low performer for a number of time?"
I applied online. I interviewed at Macy's (Garden City, NY) in Sep 2025
Interview
The interview process went smoothly. I walked the store and met with the department managers who were all very nice to me and welcoming. The interview process was relaxed and overall I was very satisfied.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Macy's (Brooklyn, NY)
Interview
It was simple and easy not much to be nervous about join the company it is great to join and the people are really nice and helpful I have been there for a while ans can not complain
United States Coast Guard - Air Station Sacramento
Declined offer
Positive experience
Average interview
Application
I interviewed at Macy's (United States Coast Guard - Air Station Sacramento)
Interview
3 stages, 2 face to face one over video call, with several stakeholders. First round quite relaxed, second two rounds technical, case studies, role play activities, hypothetical scenarios. Good experience, very friendly, important to review the company values before interviews.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Talk me through engaging with a difficult customer