Graham Howard
Hiring Manager
Dayjob Ltd
120 Vyse Street
Birmingham
B18 6NF
22
nd
February 2012
Dear Mr Howard
Further to your advertisement for a retail position on www.dayjob.com , I should like to apply for
this vacancy, and enclose my Curriculum Vitae for your consideration. I am very interested in this
post as I believe that I have the right combination of relevant industry experience, retailing skills &
sales knowledge to not only make me an ideal candidate , but also a real asset to your company.
For the past three years I have worked for a well known high street retailer, where I have gained a
reputation for making the right choices on key decisions about product selection, visual marketing,
promotions and stock control. My prior work experience has given me a strong sense of client
service, and a comprehensive understanding of the UK retail marketplace.
I am constantly maintaining an awareness of market trends in the retail industry, and monitoring
what local competitors are doing. I keep in touch with the latest industry developments by being a
member of numerous industry forums and associations, which allow me to interact with other
retailing, marketing and advertising professionals. To date I feel my strongest abilities are;
Always ensuring that the highest standards of quality, customer service and health and
safety are adhered to.
Managing and motivating those who work with me to increase sales & ensure efficiency.
Being able to warmly greet customers and then quickly find out what their needs are.
I consider myself to be a dedicated and dependable individual who possess excellent verbal
communication and customer orientation skills.
I feel that your company is the type of organisation in which I would excel, and I am convinced that
my background, experience and qualifications would make me a perfect fit for your vacancy. In
closing I would like to thank you for your time and consideration, and I hope to have the
opportunity to discuss the opening with you in person.
Yours sincerely
Mark Harris