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LETTER 5-42: SENIOR NATIONAL SALES CONSULTANT—SALARY
Mr. Abraham D. Kingford
President, CEO
King Information Systems RE: Your ad for a
765 Rumson Road Senior National Sales Consultant
Medford, NJ 09876 City Times, 11/20/XX
Dear Mr. Kingford:
Promises As the current top biller for a major publisher of electronic reference information
benefits products, I am writing to you because I am eager to expand from a regional sales
territory to the national level—and can deliver several advantages that my peers may
right
not offer you.
up front.
Eight years in sales and electronic technologies have equipped me with the following
unique capabilities:
Strategy development and implementation: to promote electronic
products and services to over 125 major academic institutions and
businesses throughout the Northeast.
Proven ability to initiate, maintain, and build ongoing relationships with
key accounts in academia and corporate markets: to help maximize
opportunities for revenue growth.
Exceptional expertise in a full range of electronic reference media
including CD ROM, multimedia, online, and diverse electronic database
applications.
In addition, I am able to work effectively and independently in the field without
requiring costly, time-consuming supervision. Perhaps most importantly, I have
developed strong presentation and sales closing skills that I can put to work
immediately with the solid base of contacts I will bring to your organization.
My resume, which is enclosed, details my career, accomplishments, and my education
(B.A. in Economics/M.B.A.). Currently, my total compensation approaches six figures
including base salary, commissions, bonuses, and expenses. I would be pleased to
discuss my qualifications and salary/commission requirements in greater detail when
we meet in person.

Because I operate from the field, please leave a message for me at (555) 456-7890, and I
will contact you at once to schedule a meeting.
Sincerely,

K. Stuart Linnahan
(555) 456-7890

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