Complete the letter using suitable words and phrases from the box. The letter in brackets indicates which column you should check to find the correct word or phrase.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m writing to apply for the position of Managing Director which you advertised in the International Herald Tribune, dated 22 April.
I am currently employed as Marketing Director in a medium-sized cosmetics company. However, I am seeking a position which will offer a greater challenge and more responsibility.
In my last job, I was responsible for (B) a sales strategy for the firm and for (B) the work of the advertising, sales and marketing personnel. I was also involved in (B) contracts with overseas agents and distributors, setting their sales targets and (B) their performance. In the last six months, I have been engaged in (B) franchising networks in Eastern Europe.
I have (C) in the cosmetics industry, having worked for three companies dealing in health and beauty products. I think that I work well (C) as I have organized several product launches. Although I never avoid responsibility, I am able to (C) authority when necessary.
As for my personal qualities, I am a (A) person, with many ideas for exciting new products which would interest your company. Most people say that I am very (A), with the ability to motivate staff and get results. I consider myself to be extremely (A) because I always make the most of the resources available to me.
Since you are an international company, it may interest you to know that I am (C) in English and Spanish, and I have a working knowledge of Portuguese.
I would welcome the opportunity to meet you to discuss my application.
Yours sincerely, …
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m writing to apply for the position of Managing Director which you advertised in the International Herald Tribune, dated 22 April.
I am currently employed as Marketing Director in a medium-sized cosmetics company. However, I am seeking a position which will offer a greater challenge and more responsibility.
In my last job, I was responsible for implementing a sales strategy for the firm and for coordinating the work of the advertising, sales and marketing personnel. I was also involved in negotiating contracts with overseas agents and distributors, setting their sales targets and monitoring their performance. In the last six months, I have been engaged in setting up franchising networks in Eastern Europe.
I have extensive knowledge in the cosmetics industry, having worked for three companies dealing in health and beauty products. I think that I work well as I have organized several product launches. Although I never avoid responsibility, I am able to delegate authority when necessary.
As for my personal qualities, I am a creative person, with many ideas for exciting new products which would interest your company. Most people say that I am very efficient, with the ability to motivate staff and get results. I consider myself to be extremely methodical because I always make the most of the resources available to me.
Since you are an international company, it may interest you to know that I am fluent in English and Spanish, and I have a working knowledge of Portuguese.
I would welcome the opportunity to meet you to discuss my application.
Yours sincerely, …
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