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Sample cover letter for Internship position at Retail
Sales Lead
I’d like to express interest in the retail associate position that you have posted on your corporate website. I believe I would make a great addition to your sales team, and I have the resume to prove it.
You asked for someone loyal, punctual and with experience in money handling. I happen to have all of these qualities in abundance. I’ve worked at my last job, Mr. Handy, since I was a 16-year-old summer employee, steadily climbing the ladder until I became a shift lead when I was just 19. I was promoted over much older and more experienced candidates because I understood the demands of the job and how to raise the store in the estimation of our customers.
How did I accomplish this? As you can see in my resume, I created a customer feedback program that was eventually adopted in all the stores across the county. I came up with the idea, called the vendors, ordered the cards and trained the employees myself. The program was a hit, and in the course of just six months, our average score went from “excellent” to “phenomenal.” Based on the suggestions of our shoppers, we were able to refine our customer service policies until they satisfied a staggering 95 percent.
As for money handling experience, I’ve been everything from a cashier to an inventory input coordinator. I was also trusted with the key to the vaults as part of my duties as a shift lead. I’ve enclosed the numbers of two of my past managers, for verification.
Punctuality has never been an issue for me either. In all my years at Mr. Handy, I’ve only been late a handful of times. The head manager used to comment that I was more dependable than he was. I also picked up extra shifts when others weren’t available, and I often stayed late at the request of senior employees in order to finish a project or help them count the day’s money.
All in all, I believe I’d be an excellent fit at your store. I have the qualifications that you’re looking for, and I have the drive to succeed in an exciting new position. I’d love the opportunity to discuss things with you in an interview.
