I was in the final round of interviews with a couple of companies and my recruiter suggested I give Meraki a shot with my experience, so I obliged. I started with a phone screen which consisted of pretty standard questions. I learned later that my product knowledge weighed heavily on their decision to bring me in, so studying up really paid off. I told them I was in final rounds with other companies, so they were able to expedite the process and get me in that week. I met with 2 Sales Managers, the Inside Sales Director, and the VP of Sales. Walking in, I noticed that there was a really positive energy in the office. A lot of buzz on the sales floor and appeared to be a very autonomous work environment, which was exactly what I was looking for. People were throwing footballs, walking around while talking on the phone, couches in common areas, fully stocked kitchen, etc.. The interviews were structured as a half hour with each person. The questions ranged from my background and experience to my sales strategy and most importantly, product knowledge. I was fortunate enough to come from a tech background, but many of my colleagues did not and watching the videos, reading the website materials, etc. is the best way to prove to the Managers that you have the ability to learn the products and talk technically. Ask about how many Sales Reps are hitting their quotas, it is the highest percentage I have seen for any company I have worked for. Big comp packages are great, but only if the quotas attainable, and at Meraki that is definitely the case.
When it came down to it, I was between two companies and I chose Meraki because the people just seemed really happy there. I can say now after have spent some time working there, I know this to be true. There is a ton of competitive comradery on the sales floor and there are just a lot of really smart people working there. The Founders are the kind of people you want to work for and the CEO is one of the most competent CEO's I have had the pleasure of working for.
My advise if you want to get hired? Study up, be yourself, and show your passion for the company. Take some time to walk the sales floor if you get a chance too. And I won't waste my time commenting on some of the bogus posts on here, but these don't sound like anyone who works at Meraki. I've had some cool jobs, but I can easily say its the best job I have ever had.
