

{"id":14945,"date":"2021-09-16T10:56:34","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T10:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/?p=14945"},"modified":"2022-09-18T15:11:09","modified_gmt":"2022-09-18T15:11:09","slug":"sales-keywords-on-a-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/sales-keywords-on-a-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Sales Keywords to Put on Your Resume \u2014 Wow!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These days, many employers do not have the time to read through every resume that they are given. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some positions receive hundreds of resumes from applicants, thus many companies are turning toward automated resume-checking. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of resume review checks for certain keywords to determine who passes, so it&rsquo;s important to get it right!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The best sales keywords to use on a resume are those which appear the most frequently on sales resumes. When a computer scans the resume, those with the highest number of these keywords will be ranked the highest for a recruiter to read. Make sure you are forming meaningful content with the words.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using buzzwords is a popular tactic that involves using correct terms and keywords which can help you get into a job more easily. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By using words that recruiters will associate with tenacity, loyalty, and results, it can improve your chances of being hired.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best types of words seem obvious for a sales position, but it&rsquo;s easy to accidentally leave them off when describing one&rsquo;s experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are not usually adjectives such as &ldquo;driven&rdquo; or &ldquo;punctual&rdquo;, but rather words related to sales in general.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&rsquo;s look at some examples of words that are most common on sales resumes:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h2><strong>What are some of the best sales keywords to put on your sales resume?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Sales<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Service<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Relationships<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Customer Service<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Goals<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Experienced<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Calls<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Business<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Account&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>CRM<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty more which may come up when a computer scans through resumes, though these are some typical ones that can likely be included on any sales resume.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When writing these words, there are some things to remember regarding the formatting. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/italics-on-a-resume\/\">Italics on a resume<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should never be included mid-sentence to emphasize words. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fiction or online articles, sometimes the keyword or phrase in a sentence is italicized to strengthen it, but this should never be done on a resume.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the keyword &ldquo;experienced&rdquo; in a sentence, the difference is:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct: &ldquo;Driven sales specialist with over 10 years&rsquo; experience in door-to-door marketing and cold-calls.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorrect: &ldquo;Driven sales specialist with over <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 years&rsquo; experience<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in door-to-door marketing and cold-calls.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not format your sentences in such an informal way, as in the second example. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your keywords on the resume are to be read by a software program anyways, so it does you no favors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Using action words on a sales resume<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A proper way to strengthen your sentences while remaining professional is to use &ldquo;action words&rdquo;. These are verbs that come off as powerful, efficient, and impressive to a potential employer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While keywords are used best for computer checking, action words will appeal to the person reading your resume.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Here are some sales &ldquo;action words&rdquo; to give your resume a boost<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Assembled<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Designed<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Led<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Demonstrated<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Increased<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Streamlined<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Expanded<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are hundreds of action words which can be used, but here is the gist of things: words that make you sound confident and in-control of your job are the key to success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers want to see that you are innovative and improving the companies you worked for, not simply working under someone else&rsquo;s thumb.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Action words are the key to catching an employer&rsquo;s eye when describing tasks and responsibilities given at a job. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the experience section, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/how-many-bullet-points-job-on-resume\/\">how many bullet points per job to use on a resume<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should remain at 2-3. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of these sentences can utilize action words to help them stand out the best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be careful not to litter your sentences with too many action words in each one, however, as it can make the resume sound arrogant or fake. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&rsquo;re wondering <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/what-is-wrong-with-my-resume\/\">what is wrong with your resume<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>,<\/strong> check to see if you might be using too many or too few action words.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&rsquo;s look at how an action word can make a bullet point sound more powerful:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expanded the door-to-door sales program to include online sales, resulting in a 150% increase in units sold<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made an online program to increase sales, resulting in a 150% increase in units sold<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both sentences show that the employee improved the company, but the first sentence sounds more professional and more confident. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this tone of voice, an employer will be better convinced that you can do the same for their company as well.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, when building a sales resume you must also be sure to tailor the actual content of your resume properly as well. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Including CRM on a resume<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM is a keyword that has been sought after by many employers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM should be included as a keyword on your resume whenever possible, particularly for a sales resume. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is usually in the summary or skills section, but a computer will detect it as a positive keyword anywhere you put it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM stands for &ldquo;customer relationship management&rdquo; and is a popular tool for a salesperson. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracking what types of customers you have, current trends among them, satisfaction rates, search queries by customers, and many other skills are all part of CRM.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of knowledge is very useful to an employer, especially in cases where systems and databases are involved. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not already aware of CRM, it is a good idea to look it up and perhaps take a course on it, as it is an excellent keyword to be able to include on your resume.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Best ways to fill out a sales resume<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find that <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/i-have-nothing-to-put-on-my-resume\/\">you have nothing to put on your resume<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, don&rsquo;t panic. There are plenty of ways that you can include relevant and impressive information on your resume. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Including a summary, a skill, or an accomplishment should be enough to get you to the 1-page minimum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/should-you-list-all-jobs-on-your-resume\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Should you list all jobs on your resume<\/strong>?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The answer is always no. For sales positions, you want to include jobs which involve sales being made. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a grocery store job may involve selling things, there are likely better examples that showcase your ability to sell things that should be prioritized on your resume.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&rsquo;s also the question of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/summary-on-resume\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>should you put a summary on your resume<\/strong>?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summaries are useful tools for consolidating your skills into a single area at the top of your resume, so use this if you have many relevant skills or experiences you want to highlight for an employer.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These days, many employers do not have the time to read through every resume that they are given. Some positions receive hundreds of resumes from applicants, thus many companies are turning toward automated resume-checking. 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