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as they relate to specific skill areas? For example, if you’re a technologysales associate or sales manager with a wealth of accomplishments,you might use the following format for the job description. The contentof your resume is extremely important, but no one will appreciate thecontent if your resume is too long or too dense. Readability is key.Sales Revenue Performance• Increased regional sales 28% in first quarter and 117% in first year.• Launched new niche market product that captured $4M in first-year sales.• Reinvigorated and reenergized non-performing product line, closing $1M in sales.Key Account Relationship Management• Negotiated and closed $1M+ sales contracts with HP, IBM, Intel, and Google.• Represented company in European markets and captured business with Siemens.• Currently finalizing multi-year sales contract with Apple valued at more than$8M.Sales Team Training & Leadership• Recruited and trained 10 new sales associates to staff new office in Dubai.• Designed and taught senior sales and CRM programs for 500+ global employees.• Pioneered innovative employee relations initiatives that increased retention 26%.CHAPTER 13 : Using theProfessional’s Resume297