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hiring agent name

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company name

address

city/state/zip code

 

dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a <sales/management> capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as indicated in the accompanying resume, i bring to you extensive and award-winning experience, exemplary expertise in promoting technology products, and strong negotiating skills. i also offer excellent communication strengths, an unwavering drive to succeed, and solid interpersonal skills which are instrumental in <sales/management>. 

 

briefly, some of my key qualifications include:

 

  a proven ability to analyze the industry, emerging products, and market trends to plan strategies, effectively promote products and services, and close the deal.

  consummate leadership attributes as demonstrated in the delivery of informative and persuasive sales presentations, personnel training and management, and directing sales operations.

  an outstanding combination of skills in consultative sales and marketing, relationship-building, goal setting and attainment, and efficient time management.

  an outgoing and competitive personality which can be leveraged to overcome sales objections, generate new business and expand marketshare.

as a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a driven professional and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance, integrity, dedication and initiative. i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to <insert name of organization>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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phone: (xxx-xxx-xxxx

abc@xyz.com

objective

 

dedicated and tenacious sales management professional with extensive experience in major account development seeking opportunity where dynamic relationship-building, supervisory, and client service expertise will provide immediate and measurable value to the employer.

areas of strength

 

         c-level relations

         presentations & communication skills

         budget administration

         customer loyalty & satisfaction

         fortune 1000 accounts

       industry / market analysis

       territory growth & management

       sales & marketing strategies

       problem solving and multi-tasking

       sales team leadership

professional experience

 

virtudocs inc., new york, ny, 2007 to present

director of business development

         spearhead new business development initiatives to successfully establish pipeline of $3m+ in opportunities and form strategic alliance with value-added partners.

         analyzed and created aggressive marketing plan to increase sales performance.

 

nqueue inc., new york, ny, 2006 to 2007

regional sales manager

         directed sales for software products which track, record and report professional services disbursement expenses, with a focus in the legal industry; effectively targeted am law top 250 clients.

• pursued, negotiated and secured strategic relationships with var s which doubled market share in first 6 months.

 

pitney bowes management services, new york, ny, 2004 to 2006

sales consultant

• exhibited proficiency in the complete sales cycle from prospecting to closing and installation of services.
• identified and secured business opportunities through telemarketing, networking, and direct mailings.
• assessed prospect needs, designed solutions for management, staffing, equipment and technology, and confidently presented customized sales proposals to top-level executives.
• skillfully negotiated contract terms and pricing with a constant eye on ensuring and maximizing profitability.
• successfully closed $1.6m in new corporate contracts in 2005.

 

uniscribe professional services, new york, new york, 2003 to 2004 

general manager

         merged exceptional versatility, supervisory talents, planning abilities and prioritization skills to oversee business development, recruiting, training, customer service and project management functions.

         continuously expanded client base of am law top 200 law firms and fortune 1000 corporations for business process outsourcing, office services, litigation support, and document management.

         directed, coached, motivated and mentored 8 sales representatives and 2 customer service associates.

 

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professional experience continued

 

lanier professional services inc., new york, new york, 1997 to 2003

fm global account manager

         developed accounts for outsourced professional services with full profit and loss responsibility for northeast territory consisting of am law top 200 law firms and fortune 1000 companies.

         resourcefully devised and executed innovative sales strategies and incentive programs to achieve assigned revenue targets.

         administered regional budget demonstrating outstanding talents in cost control, and supported operational activities in northeast region.

         championed efforts to earn status in president s club - 1998, 1999 and 2000, and placed in silver club in 2001.

education

 

bachelor of arts degree c harrington university, ma

 

professional development / training

 

dale carnegie sales training

 

sales seminars by tom hopkins

 

selling to vito by anthony parnellio

 

solution selling c sandler sales institute

 

in-house company courses:

-           time management

-           effective delegation and follow-up

-           interviewing & hiring

-           employee & management relations