Outside Sales Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for outside sales, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for written sales quotations to direct customers and Distribution for maintenance contracts, service agreements, exchange programs and repairs on Bosch Rexroth Hydraulic equipment and systems.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Adept in social media marketing
• Teamwork – Contributes to a positive team spirit by maintaining a positive attitude
• Makes personal sales calls at customer sites on a regular basis
• Seeks out prospective customers with new and existing customers
• Establishes and maintains customer relationships in order to grow profitable sales
• Generate sales reports each week and submitting them to management
• Utilize all available resources to reach out to prospects and attempt to turn those prospects into customers
• Attend industry trade shows to accumulate new leads and make productive contact with existing clients

I would like to submit my application for the outside sales opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for the appropriate level of support to both customers and field sales personnel for product/service inquiries, order review, order status, credit/invoicing issues, equipment returns, and problem resolution.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Power Generation and testing equipment background highly desirable
• Understands time management (highest and best use of their time)
• Dynamic personality, assertive, confident but not arrogant
• Is self-disciplined, able to hold themselves accountable
• Money motivated, would rather have a higher commission ratio than a higher base to make more money
• Activity metrics focused (understands that #'s tell a story)
• Inside sale or retail sales experience
• Experienced at having to make a sales quota

I would like to submit my application for the outside sales opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for support to the team for customer queries, pricing requests, order entry and other sales related issues.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Update client information in the company contact database
• Stay on top of industry trends to identify potential opportunities for company growth
• Able to work in a cooperative manner as part of a team
• Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health/safety and company policies and procedures
• Maintain a positive attitude, be very flexible, adapt to change and help solve problems
• Use hands and fingers to manipulate keys on a keyboard
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and vehicles
• Range of motion and physical activity occurring randomly throughout work day

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the outside sales position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for regular reports to Sales Manager regarding prospective sales order, new prospect lists, forecasts, and competition analysis.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Computer literate, preferably Windows-based programs for laptop order entry, email, Microsoft Outlook
• Service and support salons, developing long-term relationships and working with owners, managers and stylists
• Focus or a passion for new construction
• Broad knowledge of product line and pricing
• Broad knowledge of business administration, sales, and marketing
• Post secondary education equivalent to a Diploma in Business Management or equivalent
• Knowledge of building materials and construction industry strongly preferred
• Knowledge of and experience with Excel preferred

I would like to submit my application for the outside sales opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for assistance in answering questions related to order fulfillment of special orders to sales team members.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Has a CLEAR driving record
• Sales experience in either an oilfield equipment rental or services an environment (drilling, production, completions, construction) an asset
• Working knowledge of generators and related equipment an asset
• Experience in the Eagle Ford Shale and other Shale Play areas are preferred
• Experience working with large deals
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent listening and interpersonal skills, excellent customer service and negotiating skills
• Requires a professional demeanor, team player who works productively with a wide range of people
• Motivated self-started, comfortable in a fast-paced environment