What are some of the personal qualities of a sales assistant?

Is this cover letter appropriate for a part time sales assistant job in retail?

• Is this cover letter appropriate for a part time sales assistant job in retail? Hi, I am applying for a sales assistant job and i just want to know if the cover letter is good or ...show more

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  Lesson 1: Do not include your age Lesson 2: Do not include specifics about experience...they will see this on your resume Lesson 3: Organization Lesson 4: Do not include dates. They will know if you are applying you are available or will be in the near future. Having a date allows them to make snap-decisions/judgements and take away your chance of an interview. Hope the letter below helps! Hopefully you can figure out what is supposed to be put in the blank spots. It's pretty straight forward. Dear Hiring Manager, My name is _____. I am a student at the University of _______ pursuing a degree in ____ with an expected graduation date of ___. I am writing to express my interest in the Part Time Sales Assistant position that is currently available with your organization. I have ___ years of experience in the retail environment and I have been a loyal customer to ________ for many years. I have experienced directly the high standards of customer service that ______ requires from their Sales Associates and feel that I will be able to match, if not exceed, this level of service. I am a hard working, engaging, and personable individual who would be a great asset to your organization. In addition, the position matches my career interests and is strongly compatible with my skills and knowledge of working in a demanding retail environment. As you can see from my enclosed resume, I have relevant sales experience in client interaction, up selling, assisting customers with product selection and excellent communicating and negotiating skills. I hope therefore, that upon consideration of my resume, you will be persuaded of my potential to perform well and to make a real contribution to _________. I am available for interview at any time and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Hakuna Matata