E-commerce
Your practice track for Business Development Associate
at Lazada Philippines
What this interview covers
Interviewers for Business Development Associate roles at Lazada Philippines typically test across 3 areas:
Philippine-specific tips for this role
- ▸ Many Filipino candidates give a long chronological life story, sometimes in Taglish like 'Kasi po, nung bata pa ako...' Instead, structure it as a professional summary directly tied to the role.
- ▸ A common mistake is saying 'Okay lang, sanay na ako sa puyatan' (it downplays professionalism). Instead, describe specific coping strategies like time management and communication.
- ▸ Many candidates give vague answers like 'Gusto ko pong mag-grow sa company' without specifics. Instead, name concrete roles or skills you aim to develop and how they relate to Lazada's ecosystem.
- ▸ Candidates often say 'Sir, marami pong benefits, mag-join na kayo' without probing the seller's specific pain points. Instead, ask questions first and address their exact concerns professionally.
All 4 questions in this set
Tell me about yourself.
This opener assesses communication skills, confidence, and whether the candidate can succinctly relate their background to the job. It is a widely reported interview theme for this role.
Lazada's 11.11 and 12.12 campaigns are very demanding. How do you stay motivated and manage stress during high-pressure periods?
This question evaluates resilience, work ethic, and readiness for the intense campaign periods typical in e-commerce. It is grounded in the confirmed work ethic and motivation themes, though not a verbatim reported question.
Where do you see your career in the next 3-5 years, and how does this role fit into that plan?
This question assesses ambition, retention potential, and whether your career goals align with the opportunities in business development at Lazada. It is grounded in the confirmed career path theme, though not a verbatim reported question.
Imagine you are reaching out to a potential seller who has been hesitant to join Lazada. How would you convince them?
This situational question tests persuasion, objection handling, and understanding of merchant acquisition fundamentals, which are core duties of the role. It is grounded in the confirmed practical challenge theme, though not a verbatim reported question.