Question

Create a cover letter for an actual job that you are qualified for and that interests you focusing on formatting, sending a letter to a specific person, and using the body of the letter to demonstrate your skills and how they relate to the job.

Submit your cover letter to the discussion board for peer review and feedback.

Provide a link or a copy of the job description (is. from Indeed or Handshake) that you based your cover letter example on.

You can remove identifying information but be sure to maintain proper formatting.

Answer 1

COVER LETTER

ABC

Address: XXXXXXXXXXX

Mobile No: XXXXXXXXXXXXX

Email Id: [email protected]

20th November 2018

Subject: Export Sales Manager

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am applying for the export sales manager job that was advertised on Indeed.

I believe that the present export market is growing at a good pace as demand is increasing and I want to be the part of this rapidly growing market. I have good marketing, convincing, observation and analytic skills. I also have good knowledge about markets and cultures of different countries and have no issues in traveling to any place in India or out of India for work. I have also worked for approximately 5 years in the sales and marketing department at XXXXXXX, New Delhi.

I am particularly interested in working at Lasersec technologies pvt.ltd because it has an excellent reputation for quality products and services at an international level. I am extremely convinced that with my experience in sales and marketing, I can be valuable in forwarding business, products, and services of Lasersec.

Thank you for taking the time to review my attached resume. I hope you will find my skills and qualifications suitable for your further consideration. Should you have any questions, please contact me at your convenience. I look forward to seeing you soon!

Yours sincerely

ABC

Job Description from Indeed, on which I based my cover letter example is:

Export Sales Manager

Lasersec Technologies - New Delhi, Delhi

This role will be responsible for establishing and developing a business plan for export, which will establish and create sustainable growth in chosen global markets for specially African market. Key Activities Analyse and monitor the current global markets and prepare a business plan (within 3 months) to identify and develop new sales opportunities for the export of domestic and commercial products. Develop and drive export sales activity by considering the sales offer and evaluating potential in international markets (mainly South Africa, Russia and Eastern Europe). Ensure adherence to country specific importation legislation. Implement sales and distribution plans to meet customer requirements. Execute marketing efforts and reaching regular sales targets by carrying out market research activity in chosen export markets. Working with Group Marketing to develop appropriate marketing materials for an international audience. Providing Global Market intelligence and competitor activity reports. Qualification Specification Minimum 4~5 years experience Marketing & Sales experience Experience in same industry would be plus Hands on IT Tools CRM experience would be plus Person Specification Indian based, with significant worldwide travel required especially African countries. Commercial sales experience. Excellent communication skills to interact successfully with your network. Entrepreneurial, self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure. Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage and achieve sales independently and proactively in a fast-paced work environment. Ability to speak a language in one of the export markets (desirable). Cross-cultural awareness. Essential Key Competencies Formulating Strategies & Concepts Entrepreneurial & Commercial Thinking Delivering Results Meeting Customer Expectations Relating & Networking Persuading & Influencing Leading & Supervising