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26th September 2024

 

Dear …………,

I would like to formally apply for the Bookseller position you advertised today on the Dayjob.com website.

I pride myself on knowing what customers want from a bookshop, and then giving it to them through my knowledge, enthusiasm and love of books.

As an outstanding individual who can give customers and unforgivable experience, I feel I would be a perfect fit for your position. My up-to-date knowledge of current titles and changes in the market, qualifications and future potential fit extremely well with the requirements of your vacancy. In particular I want to highlight my ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment and negotiate prices with sellers.

I also have the numeracy skills needed to add up and work out simple discount percentages in my head.

My extensive experience of working with a large variety of very rare and interesting books on all subjects, is well documented in the attached CV. In it you will see how much I care about how a bookstore looks. All of this is on top of my professional, efficient and friendly approach to processing telephone and mail orders. My key strengths include;

  • Processing book deliveries, returns and mail orders.
  • Being a fast learner who can quickly gain knowledge of the books and products available in a bookshop.
  • Cataloguing and accurately updating stock on computer databases.

Since 2020 I have been employed by …………. where I am the first point of contact for customers.
On an average day I will work with my colleagues to create a positive and exciting atmosphere that will consistently attracted new customers.

The work that I do with my present employer has not only equipped me to find books quickly, but has also given me the ability to work in both stock rooms or on the shop floor. Through my career I have been employed by large retailers and small independent bookshop specialising in a particular area of bookselling.

On a personal level I am a superb communicator who feels comfortable when talking about and selling a range of books. I have a desire and passion to share my knowledge of books with customers and colleagues.

I must also mention that I am physical fit and am able to take on a busy and physically demanding role that requires a lot of standing for long periods and moving books around.

Right now, I would like to join a company where in the future it is possible to move into senior management positions or specialist areas.

I hope that after reviewing my attached CV you will be convinced of my potential and invite me for an interview to discuss my application in further detail. I will be available for an interview at your convenience.

Yours sincerely,

 

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Tel: 0044 123 456 7890
Email: info@dayjob.com

 

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