Sales associate/manager resume examples from 2026
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How to write a sales associate/manager resume
Craft a resume summary statement
A well-written resume summary is basically an elevator pitch. You are summing up your skills and experience in a few sentences to wow recruiters, hiring managers, and decision makers into giving you an interview. Here are some tips to putting your best foot first with your resume summary:
Step 1: Start with your current job title, or the one you aspire to. Are you a passionate manager? A skilled analyst? It's a good starting point.
Step 2: Next put your years of experience in sales associate/manager-related roles.
Step 3: Now is the time to put your biggest accomplishment or something you are professionally proud of.
Step 4: Read over what you have written. It should be 2-4 sentences. Your goal is to summarize your experience, not recite your resume.
These four steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some sales associate/manager interviews.Please upload your resume so Zippia’s job hunt AI can draft a summary statement for you.
List the right project manager skills
Your Skills section is an easy way to let recruiters know you have the skills to do the job. Just as importantly, it can help your resume not get filtered out by hiring software. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:
- Look at the job listing and skills listed. You need to include the exact keywords from the job description to get your resume in front of an actual human. Do you have those skills? Fantastic! Be sure to list them.
- Include as many relevant hard or technical sales associate/manager skills as possible for each job you apply to.
- Be specific with the skills you have and be sure you are using the most up to date and accurate terms.
Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a sales associate/manager resume:
- Customer Service
- Sales Floor
- Strong Customer Service
- Retail Sales
- Payroll
- Product Knowledge
- POS
- Bank Deposits
- Inventory Control
- Customer Complaints
- Loss Prevention
- Store Operations
- Store Sales
- Cash Drawers
- Sales Reports
- Customer Relations
- Retail Store
- Customer Inquiries
- Inventory Management
- Stock Room
- Customer Issues
- Credit Card Transactions
- Sales Transactions
- Sales Quota
- Sales Techniques
- Stock Shelves
- Customer Orders
- PowerPoint
- Quality Customer Service
- Repeat Business
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How to structure your work experience
Your employment history is arguably one of the most important parts of your resume. It shows you have experience and foundation in your field to successfully master the sales associate/manager position. Here is how to most effectively structure your work experience:
- List your most recent experience first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order. Employers care about your most recent experience the most.
- Start with your job title, company name, city, and state on the left. Align dates in month and year format on the right-hand side.
- Include only recent, relevant jobs.
How to write sales associate/manager experience bullet points
Effective job bullet points do more than just describe your job duties. Instead, they should be specific and measurable accomplishments. Here are some strategies to mastering job bullet points:
- Use strong action verbs like Led, Built, or Optimized.
- Follow up with numbers when possible to support your results. How much did performance improve? How much revenue did you drive?
- Wrap it up by explaining the actions you took to achieve the result and how you made an impact.
Here are effective examples from sales associate/manager resumes:
Work history example #1
Call Center Representative
Adecco Staffing, USA
- Responded to email inquiries in the Internet Response System.
- Completed assignments in a call center at Conquest Communication.
- Maintained oral communication, quick and consistent decision making and computer use.
- Conducted nationwide phone surveys of test markets for Clear Channel Communications.
- Provided troubleshooting steps in resolution of customer concerns according to Roche Quality guidelines and documenting actions taken during calls in SAP.
Work history example #2
Hostess Cashier
Walmart
- Assisted all customers with the best service possible.
- Trained on how to use a Walmart cash register and handled money.
- Provided help desk support via telephone communications with end-users.
- Guaranteed positive customer interaction by maintaining current knowledge of many sales and products.
- Provided customers with a positive shopping experience, greeting them as they arrived and answering questions about products and pricing.
Work history example #3
Photographer
Lifetouch
- Placed first in Lifetouch Exhibition Contest 2007; second place in Lifetouch Exhibition Contest 2008.
- Represented Lifetouch in a professional manner at all times while adhering to all Company and school rules and policies.
- Represented Lifetouch in a professional manner while adhering to all company rules and policies.
- Represented Lifetouch professionally and positively- ensuring a great picture day experience by interacting with all subjects, staff and parents.
- Maintained communication between team members, school staff, and Lifetouch management.
Work history example #4
Management Trainee
Cintas
- Coordinated renovation work with general contractors; and oversaw furniture, computer, and telecommunication equipment moves.
- Responded to date/time sensitive communications, including letters, requests preparation of information and documented for credentialing and re-credentialing process.
- Developed (SOP s) Standard Operating Procedures, & (JHA s) Job Hazard Analysis sheets.
- Followed up / researched on any questions or comments regarding GSP payroll.
- Assisted Hertz Corporate s Social Marketing director with pictures of fleet and events.
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Add an education section to your resume
The education section should display your highest degree first.
Place your education section appropriately on your resume. If you graduated over 5 years ago, this section should be at the bottom of your resume. If you just graduated and lack relevant work experience, the education section should go to the top.
If you have a bachelor's or master's degree, do not list your high school education. If your graduation year is more than 15-20 years ago, it's better not to include dates in this section.
Here are some examples of good education entries for resumes:
High School Diploma
2011 - 2011
High School Diploma
2016 - 2016
Highlight your sales associate/manager certifications on your resume
If you have any additional certifications or education-like achievements, add them to the education section.
Start simple. Include the full name of the certification. It's also good to mention the organization that issued the certification. Next, specify when you obtained the certification.
If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your sales associate/manager resume:
- Certified Sales Professional (CSP)
- Automotive Sales Professional
- International Accredited Business Accountant (IABA)
- Professional Certification in Customer Service and Sales
- Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM)