Sales resume — free builder & writing tips
A free, ATS-friendly resume builder and role-specific writing tips for sales professionals from SDR to account executive and sales leadership. No sign-up, nothing uploaded — build it in your browser and download the PDF.
What to get right on a sales resume
Lead with quota attainment
If you've consistently hit or exceeded quota, that number belongs in your summary line — it's the single fastest credibility signal in a sales resume.
Quantify revenue and deal size, not just activity
"Made sales calls" is activity. "Closed $1.2M in new business across 40 accounts, exceeding quota by 118%" is outcome — and outcome is what gets interviews.
Name your CRM and sales tools
Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach, ZoomInfo — naming the specific tools you use is a common, fast keyword match for sales roles.
Show the territory or account size you managed
"Managed key accounts" tells a reader little. "Managed a $5M enterprise book of 25 accounts" tells them exactly the scale you operate at.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I list my exact quota numbers?
Yes where you can — specific, verifiable numbers (quota %, revenue closed, deal count) are exactly what differentiates a strong sales resume from a generic one.
How do I handle a resume with mixed inside/outside sales experience?
Group by outcome and scale rather than by sales type — lead with your strongest, most quantified results regardless of which role produced them.
How long should a resume be?
One page for most candidates, especially under 10 years of experience. Two pages only for senior or executive roles with genuinely relevant history — never pad a one-page resume to two just to fill space.
Does the free Resume Builder work for this?
Yes — it's a plain, ATS-friendly builder that works for any role or industry, free, with no sign-up and nothing uploaded anywhere.
How do I tailor my resume to a specific job posting?
Paste your resume and the job description into our free Resume Tailoring tool for an instant match score and the specific keywords you're missing.
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