A cover letter is an important part of your application package for a position as a sales representative. Use a professional or business format and immediately engage the hiring official with a summary of your most compelling qualifications. Use this professional application letter for a sales representative to sell yourself. Draw in the reader with a glimpse of your personality. The optimum length of an application letter is three paragraphs. Use this letter to convince the hiring official that you are a candidate that deserves further consideration.
The introductory paragraph of a professional application letter for a sales position should entice the hiring official to want to learn more about you. Identify yourself, mention the specific sales job for which you are applying and explain why you are the best candidate for the job. Be professional and succinct, but with a creative flair.
Advertisement Article continues below this adI saw the ad for the sales representative position at Cherry Home Builders and I knew instantly this was an ideal position for a sales professional like me. My background in sales and construction management is a perfect fit for the duties listed in the job announcement. I admire the success of Cherry Home Builders and feel that I would be an ideal fit for this sales position.
I am excited to submit my letter of application and resume for the sales position at Cherry Home Builders. Hard-working, driven and passionate about sales are three traits that best describe my work style. Working as a sales representative for Cherry Home Builders would be an ideal match with my career interests.
Use the second paragraph of the professional application letter for a sales position to convey compelling skills that set you apart from other candidates. Tie these skills to the job description, so there is no mistake that you are the candidate of choice. Make sure these attributes match the information contained in your resume.
Advertisement Article continues below this adMy professional sales career has focused primarily on new construction sales. Immediately after college, I became a construction manager, then subsequently moved into new residential construction sales. I have used my knowledge to help hundreds of home buyers find their dream homes. Last year, I had a record-breaking $10 million in new home sales.
My construction management education, coupled with my marketing degree, provide an ideal background for the sales position at Cherry Home Builders. My internship with Brown Realty gave me hands-on experience and an understanding of the intricacies of residential sales. I have a strong work ethic and am eager to be successful as a sales representative.
The final paragraph of your professional application letter for a sales representative should remind the reader about the contents of your application. Also, thank the reader for considering your application and communicate that you will be in further contact.
Advertisement Article continues below this adI strongly believe that my sales background will fulfill the expectations defined in the position description. I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you personally. Thank you for your consideration for this position.
It is ideal to address the letter directly to the hiring official. If you don't have a specific name, call the company and request the information. Remember, this is a professional application letter for a sales representative position. Use your sales skills to sell yourself in this application letter. Use the same paper for the letter that you used for your resume. Be sure to proofread your letter or have someone else proofread it for you.