SAMPLE COVER LETTER FOR JOB SEEKERS

Frank Li
Blk 35 Mandalay Road, # 13-37 Mandalay Towers, SINGAPORE 308215
(65) 6829 7016 Email: frank@gmail.com

Your contact
information that
matches your C.V.

January 10th, 2011

Ms. Susan Chen

Human Resources Manager
XYZ Ltd
37th Floor, Singapore Land Tower
50 Raffles Place
SINGAPORE 048623

Re: Application for the position of Regional Sales Manager

Dear Sir or Madam

Recipients full name

His/her title and/or department
Organizations name
Organizations address
Never make assumptions about an individuals gender. If you are unsure, avoid
using Mr. or Ms.

You may address your letter using Dear

Sir or Madam or Dear Hiring Committee
or To Whom It May Concern.

Having consistently exceeded sales quotas in all my previous sales positions and recently completed
my MBA in marketing from the University Of ., I am an ideal candidate for the Regional
Sales Manager position at XYZ Ltd.
With my experience in this field since the last seven years, I have become a pro in almost selling stuff
to the regional market through my best sales techniques, training and management of all the sales
professionals, setting up sales goals and checking the achievements, initiating new products for the
marketing team, developing some territories, and taking care of old and new accounts which I believe
will be key to the continued success of the regional sales team of XYZ Ltd. My abilities for solid
communication, high motivation and a drive to increase sales; I have proven track record, which can
be unparalleled in achievement
I know I would be an asset to your team and look forward to discussing this exciting opportunity with
you. Should you require any additional information prior to me contacting you, please call or email me
directly. Thank you for your consideration.
Yours Sincerely,
(signature)
Frank Li
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have attached the documents mentioned below along with this letter:
Resume
Certificates
Experience letter

Conclude your cover letter by describing if

and how you will follow up on your
application, whether by telephone or email
to schedule an interview or to discuss your
background.
Briefly describe why you are a good
candidate and why you want to work for
the employer. Be sure to draw connections
between your background and the job
description. Incorporate references and
information that reflects your knowledge of
the industry, the organization and
pertinent issues.

Indicate any enclosures by writing

Encl. below your typed name if you
are including other documents, such
as a C.V., application form, letters of
reference, etc.

State who you are and why you are

sending this letter. The first paragraph
should be the eye catcher. This part of the
cover letter should build some rapport with
the company.