How to prepare for a sales interview with no experience.

Do as much of a deep dive as possible into how the company actually operates and its most popular products or services.

You can find this information on the internet via current and past employee reviews in the sales role you are aiming for. This way, you have a somewhat clear picture of what having the job would actually be like and thus be that much more prepared for the interview.

Next, try to determine what skills from previous positions you've held will translate well into a sales role. It does not matter if your last title didn't have the word sales in it; there are bound to be useful skills and qualities you can bring to this new role.

Any position where you had where you interacted with customers is useful, as it highlights your people and customer service skills. Try to highlight that you have experience building and maintaining relationships in a business context; this is something that is vital in all sales roles.

Research frequently asked questions for the particular company and job you are seeking, then try rehearsing your answers. Don't memorize your responses; you don't want to sound robotic in the interview, but rehearse enough that you feel comfortable to pull bits and pieces from your practice.

If you can rehearse with another person, that way you can get an objective opinion, and they can help you shape your answers.

Finally, during the interview, make it very apparent that you are ready and willing to learn. Most interviewers prefer a candidate that is excited to learn rather than one that is overly confident and arrogant, even if they have sales experience.

Between your knowledge of the company and the specific role, your transferable skills from previous positions, and your eagerness to learn, you will have a great shot at landing the sales role.