How long does the Vivino interview process take?

Most candidates spend between 4 and 8 weeks from recruiter screen to offer. The onsite loop itself runs in a single day or is split across two half-days, with debrief and offer typically within 5 business days after.

How should I prepare specifically for Vivino?

Focus on three things: (1) the company DNA shown above — what they actually grade for, (2) the rounds in your loop, especially the round most candidates underestimate, and (3) drilling on the question types in this guide using a structured framework like CIRCLES or STAR.

Does this apply to engineering or design roles at Vivino?

The DNA stays the same — what changes is the round mix. SWE candidates face coding screens instead of Product Sense; designers face portfolio reviews and design exercises. The "what they value" and behavioral signals carry across all functions.

Other roles at Vivino:Product Manager Software Engineer Sales Customer Success Marketing Brand Manager Supply Chain

Growth · Marketing Interview Guide

How to Pass the Vivino Marketing Interview in 2026

The Vivino DNA (TL;DR)

Vivino's 'Buy the Right Wine' mission drives evaluation for candidates who can enhance user discovery and trust. Interviewers look for clear articulation of how past work directly impacted user decisions, especially around product clarity and data interpretation for wine selection.

The Vivino Interview Loop

Your onsite loop will typically consist of 5 rounds.

1
Round 1
Recruiter Screen
Motivation, role fit, logistics.
2
Round 2
Growth / Strategy
Funnel design, channel selection, growth-loop reasoning.
3
Round 3
Channel & Campaign
Paid vs organic mix, attribution, campaign anatomy, A/B testing.
4
Round 4
Brand & Positioning
Messaging, audience segmentation, competitive differentiation.
5
Round 5
Behavioral / Leadership
Past evidence of ownership, influence, resolving conflict.

The Danger Zone: Top Reasons Candidates Fail

Based on our database of Vivino interview outcomes, avoid these common traps:

Describing a situation where they simply did their job.
Focusing only on the problem without detailing their specific actions.
Not demonstrating an effort to find common ground or a constructive solution.
Describing a situation where they simply gave in or avoided conflict.

Test Yourself: Real Vivino Questions

Three real prompts pulled from our database.

Type · Past Experience

Tell me about a time you had to influence a team or stakeholder to adopt your product vision when they were initially resistant. What was the situation, what did you do, and what was the outcome?

Type · Ownership

Tell me about a time you took ownership of a difficult sales situation or a problem that wasn't strictly your responsibility. What was the situation and what was the outcome?

Type · Influence & Collaboration

Describe a situation where you had to influence a colleague or another team to adopt your recommendation or approach, especially when there was initial resistance. How did you handle it?

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Vivino Interview Question Bank

A sample from our database, grouped by round. Sign up to see the full set.

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Recruiter Screen

1
Type · Motivation
Why are you interested in marketing at Vivino, and what specifically about our mission or product excites you?

Growth / Strategy

2
Type · Funnel Design
Imagine we want to increase the number of first-time buyers on Vivino by 20% next quarter. Walk me through how you would design the marketing funnel to achieve this, identifying key touchpoints and potential bottlenecks.
3
Type · Channel Selection
If Vivino were to launch a new feature aimed at helping users discover wines based on food pairings, which marketing channels would you prioritize for its launch and why?
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Channel & Campaign

4
Type · Paid vs. Organic Mix
How would you balance paid and organic marketing efforts for Vivino? What factors would influence your decision on budget allocation between these two approaches?
5
Type · Attribution
Vivino runs campaigns across social media, search, email, and influencer marketing. How would you approach marketing attribution to understand the true impact of each channel?
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Brand & Positioning

6
Type · Messaging
How would you position Vivino to appeal to both novice wine drinkers and experienced connoisseurs? What key messages would resonate with each group?
7
Type · Audience Segmentation
Describe how you would segment Vivino's user base for marketing purposes beyond basic demographics. What criteria would you use and why?
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Behavioral / Leadership

8
Type · Past Experience
Tell me about a time you had to influence a team or stakeholder to adopt your product vision when they were initially resistant. What was the situation, what did you do, and what was the outcome?
9
Type · Ownership & Initiative
Tell me about a time you took initiative to solve a problem that wasn't explicitly assigned to you. What was the situation, what did you do, and what was the outcome?
+ 12 more questions in this round (sign up to unlock)