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Sales representative CV example

A sales CV example where every claim carries a number: quota, attainment, deal size and cycle length.

Updated August 23, 2026

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What matters in this role

  • Quota and attainment, for several periods. One good quarter is luck; eight is a record.
  • Average deal size and cycle length. They tell a hiring manager whether your experience maps to their product.
  • Whether you generate your own pipeline or work inbound. These are different jobs.
  • The segment and market you sold into.

Common mistakes

  • Percentages with no absolute figures. 140% of a tiny quota is not impressive.
  • Claiming team results as your own.
  • No mention of the CRM, which is a fast filter.
  • Adjectives instead of numbers. “Consistently exceeded targets” means nothing on its own.

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