In sales, numbers speak loudest. A good sales resume proves you can hit targets and grow accounts — with figures recruiters can compare.

How to write a sales representative resume

Recruiters spend only a few seconds on the first read, so put the most relevant information at the top: your job title, a short profile and your most recent role. Use the reverse-chronological order (latest job first) and keep it to one page if you have less than ten years of experience.

Writing your profile summary

Lead with your sales type (B2B/B2C), years of experience and a headline result. Keep it to two to four sentences and adapt it to each job advert.

Describing your experience

Start every bullet point with an action verb and, where you can, add a number: how many, how much, how fast. Results (“reduced waiting times by 20%”) are more convincing than duties (“responsible for the queue”).

Key skills for a sales representative

• Prospecting and lead generation
• Negotiation and closing
• Account management
• CRM tools
• Product presentations
• Pipeline and forecasting
• Relationship building

Mix hard skills (tools, methods, certifications) with a few soft skills, and use the same words as the job advert — applicant tracking systems look for them.

Tips to stand out

• Quantify everything: % of target, revenue, number of accounts, deal size.
• Mention awards and rankings ("top 3 of 15").
• Name the industries and types of clients you sold to.
• Show you use data and tools, not only charisma.

Use this example

Click “Use this example” to copy it into the resume builder. Replace the text with your own experience, use the pre-written phrases for inspiration and follow the resume score tips until your resume is complete.