Sales Representative CV example
A complete, ATS-friendly Sales Representative CV you can use as a model: a ready-made professional summary, the skills employers search for, and achievement bullets written with strong action verbs.
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Sales Representative with 5 years of experience in B2B sales and key account management. Consistently exceeds targets through strong negotiation and long-term client relationships.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Exceeded quarterly sales targets by 5% for 20 consecutive quarters.
- Built a portfolio of 20+ active B2B clients across [region].
- Grew territory revenue from 15 to 3 within 12 months.
- Negotiated annual contracts with key accounts worth 3 in total.
- Maintained a 12% client retention rate through regular follow-up and account reviews.
- Tracked pipeline and forecasts in Salesforce, improving forecast accuracy by 25%.
SKILLS
B2B Sales · Negotiation · Key Account Management · CRM (Salesforce/HubSpot) · Lead Generation · Sales Forecasting · Customer Relationship Management · Presentation Skills
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree – relevant field
Numbers in the sample are illustrative. Replace them with your real results.
Professional summary example
Key skills for a Sales Representative
Experience bullet examples
- Exceeded quarterly sales targets by [X]% for [X] consecutive quarters.
- Built a portfolio of [X]+ active B2B clients across [region].
- Grew territory revenue from [X] to [X] within [X] months.
- Negotiated annual contracts with key accounts worth [X] in total.
- Maintained a [X]% client retention rate through regular follow-up and account reviews.
- Tracked pipeline and forecasts in Salesforce, improving forecast accuracy by [X]%.
Replace [X] with your real numbers.
How to write a strong Sales Representative CV
- Put "Sales Representative" (or the exact title from the job ad) under your name — ATS systems match titles first.
- Start every bullet with a strong verb and add a number: volume, %, money or time saved.
- Mirror the ad's keywords in your skills and summary — e.g. B2B Sales, Negotiation, Key Account Management — but only skills you really have.
- Keep it to one page under 3 years of experience, two pages at most otherwise.
- Use a single-column template with standard headings for online applications.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a Sales Representative CV be?
One page if you have under 3 years of experience; up to two pages for experienced Sales Representatives. Focus on the last 10 years.
What skills should I put on a Sales Representative CV?
Lead with the skills in the job ad. Common ones include B2B Sales, Negotiation, Key Account Management, CRM (Salesforce/HubSpot), Lead Generation, Sales Forecasting.
Should a Sales Representative CV include a photo?
It depends on the country: common in the Gulf and parts of Europe, but not expected in the US, UK or Canada, where it's safer to leave it out.