Caliper Assessment Caliper Assessment Sales Aptitude and Customer Orientation Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which Caliper trait is most predictive of success in a US sales role?

Accepted Answer

Ego-drive combined with empathy

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Cautiousness

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Risk aversion

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Abstract thinking alone

Question 2

A Caliper scenario: A prospect says 'I need to think about it.' A candidate with high ego-drive would most likely:

Accepted Answer

Probe for underlying objections and re-engage the prospect

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Immediately end the call

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Accept the answer and move on without follow-up

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Complain to the manager

Question 3

On the Caliper, 'empathy' in a sales context means:

Accepted Answer

Accurately sensing what the customer is feeling and adjusting one's approach accordingly

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Feeling sorry for the customer

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Agreeing with everything the customer says

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Avoiding difficult conversations

Question 4

Which Caliper personality trait most supports a candidate's ability to handle rejection in sales without giving up?

Accepted Answer

Ego-resilience

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Accommodation

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Cautiousness

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Abstract reasoning

Question 5

According to Caliper research, what distinguishes top-performing salespeople from average performers in the US?

Accepted Answer

A unique combination of ego-drive, empathy, and urgency

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Memorizing product features

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Having the longest tenure

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Avoiding all conflict with customers

Question 6

A salesperson scores very high on 'urgency' on the Caliper Profile. How might this manifest positively in a US sales environment?

Accepted Answer

They move deals forward quickly and keep momentum in the pipeline

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They take excessive time deliberating before acting

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They avoid following up with prospects

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They prefer long approval chains before closing