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Sample
Cover Letter
Response
to a Monster Job Posting
by
Kim
Isaacs, MA, CPRW, NCRW
Monster
Resume Expert
Dear
(insert name or "Hiring Manager" if name is unknown):
Your
advertisement on Monster for a (insert job title) fits my experience
and qualifications perfectly, and I am writing to express my
interest in and enthusiasm for the position. As an accomplished
sales leader, my career achievements have included seven-figure
revenue growth, international market penetration and successful
product launch for leading global corporations.
In
addition to my desire to join your team, you will find I am a
dedicated and driven professional whose recent accomplishments
include:
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An increase of international sales from 1 percent of the
company's total revenue to 75 percent, capturing more than half of
the entire European market and one-third of the Latin American
market within two years.
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Dramatic expansion of customer base, leading to seven-figure
revenue growth rates that far exceed the pace of larger, more
established competitors.
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Development of a 75-member dealer network across 30 countries
in six continents.
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Attainment of 100 percent customer retention rate through
expert relationship-building skills and a commitment to a
solution-focused, service-first sales approach.
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Launch of a new London office, expected to double sales
revenue by 2003.
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Introduction of three innovative product lines, following
comprehensive market research and competitive-intelligence
gathering.
Your
software products are truly on the cutting-edge of technology -- you
offer products that can change the way a company conducts business
on the Internet. I am excited by this technology and would be able
to translate this excitement to a business benefit for your current
and future clients. If you agree that my qualifications are a close
fit to your needs, I would be delighted to meet with you personally
to discuss strategies for expanding (name of company's) market
presence.
I will
follow up with you in a few days to answer any questions you may
have. In the meantime, you may reach me at (phone number) or via
email at (email address). I look forward to our conversation.
Sincerely,
Dina
Smith
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