Sample cover letter for Full Time position at Banana Republic

I am writing in response to your advertisement for the position of Sales Associate, and would like to submit my resume for the position. With over 3 years of experience in sales and a 2-year diploma in Sales and Customer service, I believe I have all the capabilities required for becoming an integral part of your sales team.

For the past two years I have been associated with Big Shop, a Boston-based discount retail store. In my current position as a Sales Associate, I am responsible for generating sales, maintaining outstanding customer service, merchandising products, and supporting the in-house store management team.

My major responsibilities include the following:

• Ensuring each customer receives quality service
• Maintaining awareness of all advertisements and promotions
• Executing the daily day-to-day goals and priorities set by the management
• Upholding the store’s high cleanliness standards
• Participating in the processing of new shipments
• Assisting the warehouse team in keeping the stock receiving area and the back stock area organized and clean
• Assisting in training, monitoring, and development of new recruits
• Ensuring compliance to safety policy defined by the store management team
• Assisting customers in locating items and answering their queries related to products sold in the store
• Providing information to customers on store’s procedures and policies

Conscious of customers’ needs, I always strive to provide them with prompt and high-quality service. On numerous occasions, I have received recognition from the management for my ability to go out of the way to serve customers better. I possess excellent listening and oral communication skills, two qualities that I believe are paramount for this job.

My resume, attached with this application, highlights my professional skills, achievements, and qualifications in greater detail. I hope you will grant me an opportunity to meet you in person to discuss my application further.