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Photo Credit<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n Looking for a sales job or interested in taking the next step in your sales career?<\/b><\/p>\r\n Chances are, you have a lot of competition. Sales jobs are in high demand, with more and more people interested in the flexibility and the monetary rewards that sales roles can bring. For applicants, this means one thing: <\/span>Creating a detailed, well-structured resume is key if you want to increase your chances of landing a job.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Fortunately, if you\u2019ve been in sales for any length of time, selling is what you do. And if you\u2019ve mastered the art of selling a product, transitioning to selling yourself is simply a mind shift. To help you present your best self on paper, here are 10 tips for writing a sales resume that will get you the job.<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n In sales, metrics are everything. Use key numbers and figures on your resume to prove to potential employers that you know how to get results. Choose the stats that are the most impressive, whether that\u2019s dollar amounts or percentages. <\/span><\/p>\r\n Then include those numbers in context, adding a statement that shows the long-term effects of the sales you made. Including these metrics is a great way to quantify the value you can bring to a company.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n To convince a hiring manager you\u2019re the right person for the job, get specific about why, sharing the nitty-gritty details of your experience that set you up to easily step into a new role. <\/span><\/p>\r\n List each of your previous positions and add a few bullet points under each one where you can include the specifics of your responsibilities. Helpful details might include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n Be descriptive about what you\u2019ve done so hiring managers can fully understand the experience (and the value) you bring to the table.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n Creating a section to <\/span>highlight relevant skills<\/span><\/a> is a smart way to show employers you have the expertise it takes to shine in the position they\u2019re trying to fill. <\/span><\/p>\r\n In the sales industry, these skills might include things like direct experience with specific CRM\u2019s and other relevant technology, strong interpersonal skills, or a thorough understanding of industry dynamics. <\/span><\/p>\r\n Think about what you\u2019re good at and how those skills could translate to your target sales job. That\u2019s what you want to add in this section of your resume.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n While a formal education doesn\u2019t always translate to sales success, we always recommend including your educational background on your resume. This is the place where your bachelor\u2019s degree as well as any further education will go. <\/span><\/p>\r\n Don\u2019t feel like you have to limit this section to only formal degrees \u2014 additional sales-based certifications or courses are relevant, too. Looking for courses to take? Check out our post on the <\/span>25 Best Online Learning Resources for Skill Development<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n If you work in the sales industry, you already know that software experience is extremely important. The CRM industry alone is projected to reach <\/span>over $80 billion<\/span><\/a> in revenue by 2025. Lead gen tools and communication applications (think Asana or Trello) are commonly used in sales positions, too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n What does this mean for you? If you have experience with any type of software used in the sales industry, flaunt it! List the tools you\u2019re familiar with and know how to use. If you haven\u2019t used sales software before, add a line on your resume reassuring potential employers that you learn fast.<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Show hiring managers you know what you\u2019re talking about by incorporating sales industry-specific <\/span>keywords<\/span><\/a> into your resume. This might include words and phrases like:<\/span><\/p>\r\n Sprinkling these key phrases throughout your resume will subtly show off your knowledge of the industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Once you\u2019ve gathered all the information you want to include, make sure you structure the info in a way that\u2019s visually attractive and easy to read. You want your resume to be scannable, where it\u2019s easy for someone to take in the most important information at a glance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n A <\/span>chronological resume format<\/span><\/a> is easiest for hiring managers to follow. With this format, you\u2019ll list your information in the following order:<\/span><\/p>\r\n Taking the time to design a well-structured resume will up the chances of your resume being read and sinking in.<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n The hiring manager is telling you exactly what they\u2019re looking for, down to the last detail. In other words, they\u2019re giving you the answers to the test. Don\u2019t say \u201cno, thank you\u201d \u2014 take advantage of this, using the job description like a cheat sheet.<\/span><\/p>\r\n Make sure you highlight the most relevant aspects of your background based on the job description. Is the company looking for strong communication skills? Highlight your experience giving presentations, negotiating deals, and providing feedback to other employees. Does the brand want you to learn how to use their sales system? Mention how you learned a new system at your last job.<\/span><\/p>\r\n If your job search takes you through dozens of sales job postings, you\u2019ll probably start to notice trends over time. This will help you get a feel for what most hiring managers want to see from their sales industry candidates.<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Your resume shouldn\u2019t be 10 pages long. No one is going to read that. The idea of a resume is to have a brief, easy-to-digest summary that includes all of the most important details in one place.<\/span><\/p>\r\n Your resume should be the <\/span>appropriate length<\/span><\/a> for your experience. If you\u2019re a new grad or have fewer than five years of experience, your resume doesn\u2019t need to be longer than 1-2 pages. For someone with over 10 years of experience, a 2-3 page resume might be necessary. But in general, it\u2019s important to keep the document concise.<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Once your resume is finished, it doesn\u2019t have to stay static. Tailor your resume so it\u2019s hyper-relevant for each individual sales job opportunity. <\/span><\/p>\r\n The changes you\u2019ll make shouldn\u2019t affect the overall structure of your resume or drastically alter its content; it would take too much time to start from scratch for every job. But with a few small edits, you can make sure your resume is the best fit possible for each job description.<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n If you\u2019re ready to land your dream job, please reach out to our team at <\/span>ResumeSpice<\/span><\/a> today. We\u2019d love to work with you to develop a resume that gets you noticed by top companies. You can reach us by phone at 832.930.7378 or <\/span>contact us<\/span><\/a> online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Photo Credit Looking for a sales job or interested in taking the next step in your sales career? Chances are, you have a lot of competition. Sales jobs are in high demand, with more and more people interested in the flexibility and the monetary rewards that sales roles can bring. 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