Hertz interview questions

Applied online and received a call from a recruiter the next day. Had a brief phone interview regarding previous sales and customer service experience.(about 15 min). The recruiter then said a driver's license with a clean record was required so I was sent a link via email to fill out a form for a dmv check. The next day the recruiter called back to schedule interview with area manager. The area manager was very nice and professional. The interview consisted of scenario questions(about 3-4) and then I was told more about the position and what to expect. I was then offered a second interview on the spot with a person from HR. The second interview was more information about the company and the expectations they have for the person in a manager trainee position. I was then told that the two interviewers would make a decision and I should hear back from the recruiter within 3-5 business days. I received a call from the recruiter the next morning with an offer. I was then sent to the same website I submited my driver's license information to complete and agree to a background check which I was told should take about 3-5 business days. I also was sent to complete a drug test. Overall fairly easy and basic interview.

My interview process started with a phone screening requesting additional information background information to proceed further. They checked my driving record before even initiating a 1 on 1 interview with the regional manger. During my interview with the regional manager, I was asked the general questions like "why should we pick you over other equally qualified candidates". The manage also had me demonstrate up-selling to a customer using pens where I would try to up-sell the customer from a "standard" pen to a "deluxe" pen which costs double the price of a standard pen. Furthermore, I was also requested to sell an insurance package on the "deluxe" pen to measure my abilities as a salesperson. I asked what the average time is to advance from the "Management Trainee" position and was informed that advancement is primarily based upon sales and that most individuals who show strong sales can advance in 1-2 years. There is nothing remotely related to management in this "Management Trainee" position. You are a standard sales rep with a fancy title.