Dear Hiring Manager, It is with great enthusiasm that I submit my application for the position of Business Development Manager. I am an experienced and effective Business Development Manager brining forth valuable industry experience and a passion for New Business Development. Results orientated with a record of improving the position of a company and maximizing opportunity for financial growth. Adept to analytical thinking, strategic planning, leadership and building strong relationships with business partners. As you will see from my attached resume, I’ve built my career in a variety of roles and industries where I have achieved and excelled sales targets, successfully managed the sales process, perfected the skill of new business acquisition while maintaining existing accounts and producing excellent customer service. I am an excellent communicator and have vast experience negotiating and influencing decision makers. In addition to having excellent communication skills, I am hard working with great business acumen. Last but certainly not least, I am thrilled at the possibility of being part of your team and I am excited to see this vision become a reality. Here’s what specifically I can deliver in this role. I will utilize the knowledge I have acquired during many years in a Sales and New Business Development roles to proudly represent your company as Business Develoment Manager using exceptional product knowledge to influence decision makers to ultimately increase sales revenue and build productive customer relationships. In closing I would love the opportunity to meet with you and discuss the value I can bring to your company. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, Alana Du Plessis (***)-***-****