Sales Associate Cover Letter Sample

Today’s Date

Hiring Manager

123 Company Address

City, State, Zip Code

(xxx)xxx-xxxx

hiring.manager@gmail.com

Dear [Hiring Manager’s Name],

I am writing this email in response to your advertisement on LinkedIn for the position of Sales Associate. My personality and work ethic have allowed me to thrive in customer service jobs in the past, and I know that these experiences can make me an asset for your company.

With over five years of working experience as a sales associate, I have faced a plethora of situations which have helped me sharpen my people skills. As a member of the Trader Joes’ team for three years, I helped reduce customer complaints by 20% and initiated a storewide fitness program to improve employee morale. While working for Dennis Shipping as a Shipping Assistant, I further honed my customer service skills by building relationships with customers and increasing the repeat-customer rate by 15% during my first year. By being able to work with a variety of personalities and adapting based on situational needs, I have contributed and succeeded in both work environments.

[Target Company] wants to expand by appealing to the Spanish-speaking market, and with my functional knowledge of Spanish I believe I could be an important addition to your team. Furthermore, it appears that you need experienced people who have worked with a diverse array of customers to branch into new markets. Growing up in New York City, I have worked with a variety of people from many socioeconomic backgrounds, and can help connect [Target Company] to potential clients.

I’d greatly appreciate the opportunity to have a face-to- face interview. I am ecstatic at the opportunity to continue working as a Sales Associate, and I strongly believe that I could positively contribute to [Target Company] and help it achieve both short-term and long-term goals. Feel free to email me at your earliest convenience – I am available for an interview at any time. Thank you for your time and consideration; I look forward to your response.

Best,

[Your Name]

1. Be as specific as possible!

“Sales Associate” is a job title that encompasses a wide swath of customer-service related positions. To avoid confusion, be specific when outlining your prior work experience.

2. No experience? No worries!

If you don’t have prior work experience, focus on examples of you working well with others — as a leader or as a member of a team. Sales associates require well-honed social skills, so demonstrate this through such experiences.

3. Numbers speak for themselves

Use statistics and numbers to help give the hiring manager a greater sense of your past accomplishments. These concrete details are invaluable to a potential employer, who needs to quickly and efficiently determine your capabilities.

4. Don’t disregard the details!

Avoid merely listing off your past work experiences; instead, use these experiences to showcase your ability to handle different situations. A sales associate must be adaptable, and adaptability is best illustrated through detailed examples.

5. It takes skills to pay the bills

Make sure to prominently feature your relevant skill-set in the cover letter. The hiring manager will be looking to see if your abilities are a good match for the company. Specifically, highlight the skills that will help a company achieve its goals.