Dear 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 showroom until this point. I’m reliable and always willing to step up when shifts need to be covered.

In my past experience of work, I have gained valuable knowledge about working with a variety of Point of Sales systems. I am comfortable with proper cash handling procedures. I’ve worked both the closing and opening of accounts and was responsible for balancing the cash drawer. 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 handling of bills, 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, which was 5% above the average for sales associates at the store. By working as a Sales Agent i also have met various types of people around the world who would visit the store it was indeed a great experience for me.

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.

Sincerely,

Manal Javed