Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing in response to your recent advertisement in the … newspaper “…”, looking for department managers (supermarket). Confident that I have the professional knowledge and experience, I would like to apply for this position.

I held a wholesaler position for a beverage retailer for more than 3 years. I was responsible for monitoring and controlling the stock-receipt and goods issue as well as costumer’s orders. I reported shortages of stock to the Purchasing Management and provided solutions to prevent further abnormalities.  In addition, I handled cash sales and supervised the work load of 10, 20, 30 ??? staff members.

Later, I worked one year for … AG, a ? technology company. My professional knowledge and experience in this business sector included the control of the stock-receipt and goods issue for small electronic parts and chemical components as well as customer support services and inventory controls. I ensured that deadlines were met and customer concerns and issues were resolved in a timely and positive manner. I was efficient and proactive with daily operations in the office and ensured compliance of rules, regulations and ethics.

My studies and working experiences enabled effective organizations.  Furthermore, those attributes gave me the ability to conceptualize project descriptions, requirements, and analysis of relevant data. For example during the development of new dictionaries for the … . While working for the … , I further improved my experience in coordinating the work of staff, elaborating project reports and documenting performance appraisal and evaluations. I prepared symposia and publications while I was at the … in …

Aside from proficiency in MS Office, I am proficient and skillful in MS Office, Linux operating system and a variety of software applications. I speak and write English fluently and have an advanced grasp of the … language, both oral and written. I am reliable, motivated and ambitious for working with an international team. I always maintained a friendly and professional manner when communicating with customers and staff members.  I delivered professional support and services to internal and external customers.  My visits to  … enhanced my knowledge and cultural awareness to value differences as strengths and to foster atmosphere of acceptance and respect  to diversity and human worth.

I am confident that I would make a substantial and meaningful contribution to your company and to your beneficiaries.  I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

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