Sales cover letter sample

As a sales representative, you need to be persuasive in order to seal the deal—that includes when you want to get a job. Your cover letter should demonstrate your skills and experience, as well as your passion for your work. To be considered for top sales jobs, it helps to have a well-crafted cover letter. For writing tips, view this sample cover letter for a sales representative, or download the sales cover letter template in Word. 

Jobs for sales reps are projected to grow by 5% (or 94,100 jobs) from 2016 through 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). You'll find the highest level of employment for this job in the following states: California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois; and in the following metropolitan areas: New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Houston.

As a sales rep, you can expect to earn a median wage of $60,340 per year, or $29.01 per hour, according to the BLS.

Additionally, you can learn about sales careers and search for sales jobs on Monster.

Sales representative cover letter template

 

MARIA FRANK
Sometown, FL 55555 | 555-555-5555 | mf@somedomain.com 

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July 27, 2017
Ms. Rita Jones
VP of Sales
ABC Corporation
55 East Second Street
Sometown, FL 55555

Re: Territory Sales Manager, Advertised on Monster

Dear Ms. Jones:

As your next territory sales manager, my focus and energy will be directed toward achieving the same multimillion-dollar growth for your southeast territory that I have delivered for my current and former employers.

I am a dedicated sales professional with experience propelling my assigned regions to record-setting revenue results. I oversee top-producing salesforces; multi-state territories; and retail, wholesale and distributer channels.

In my present role as sales territory manager at XYZ Company as well as in earlier sales positions, I have consistently met or exceeded quotas and expectations. For example, I have:

• Closed $6.8M in 2017 (20% above goal) to achieve a new territory record in overall sales volume at XYZ Company.
• Ranked in the top 5% of sales professionals company-wide throughout my career, including #1 revenue and market-share honors out of 100 colleagues nationwide during my tenure with DEF Company.
• Expanded account base by 23% during a time when industry sales declined by 10%.

Regarded as an expert in consultative sales, account management and salesforce development, I am driven to sell, enjoy teaching others how to sell and take pride in serving my customers and channel partners with excellence.

I look forward to discussing plans for generating new business opportunities within ABC’s southeast territory, and I have some ideas I would like to share with you. The best way to reach me is my cell (555-555-5555) or email mf@somedomain.com. Thank you for your time!

Sincerely,

Maria Frank
Enclosure: Résumé
 

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