Retail sales

Dear Hiring Manager,

I recently came across your job listing for the Retail Sales Associate position. I believe that I

could prove to be an excellent fit for this job for many reasons. I'm familiar with what it takes to

be successful as a sales associate due to the experience that I've gained while working at a

similar store up until this point. I'm reliable and always willing to step up when shifts need to be

covered. On my resume, you will find references that can attest to this.

In my five years of retail experience, I have gained valuable knowledge about working with a

variety of Point of Sales systems. I am comfortable cashing people out and familiar with proper

cash handling procedures. In the past, I've worked both the closing and opening shifts and was

responsible for balancing the cash drawer and taking deposits to the bank each day. I have a

100% track record for accurate end-of-day balances. I've never been short a penny.

In addition to this, some of my other duties included creating displays, unpacking and stocking

new merchandise, and assisting customers with any inquiries that they had about products. My

past retail experience has taught me how good customer service can make or break the

shopping experience, and I was able to gain valuable insight into how to keep interactions with

customers positive. I was good at showing customers how to choose the item that fit both their

needs and their budget, which earned me a 30% repeat customer base over two years, which

was 5% above the average for sales associates at the store.

If, after taking a look at my resume, you agree that I could be a good fit for your store, I would

love to hear about what the next steps are. I am available to talk at your convenience and can

be reached by phone or email.