Recommendations
- The following content is meant to be emailed to a hiring manager with your resume or can be submitted through a job portal.
- Prior to writing, think about the top things that you want to get across to the recipient
- Try to get to the point, however use a tone that is respectful and empathetic
- Maintain a professional tone, yet be personable and ensure that you come across as sincere, appreciative and like an actual.
- Make sure to proofread content as situations specific to your job may provide the need to slightly alter the template.
- Avoid long-rambling messages. They will not be read.
Sales Application Email
Hello _____,
Please consider my application for _______ role. I had found the open job on ______ and, for your reference, have included a link to the original position on the bottom of this email.
From my research on the position, generalized competitive landscape as well as your organization, I feel that there is a good amount of synergy between the company’s organizational goals and my strengths.
While at {PAST COMPANY}, I was able to consistently exceed quotas primarily selling into {TARGET MARKET}. My success was primarily due to my ability to anticipate and execute on customer needs while managing complex sales cycles in a manner conducive to winning business.
Currently, I am looking for a place in which I can leverage the relationships I have formed as well as utilize my ability to bring on new business. It’s my inclination that {COMPANY NAME} could provide such a platform.
Please accept my application for the role as I look forward to hearing from you.
