Assistant Manager Text-Only Cover Letters
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Raheem Richardson
Assistant Manager | [email protected] | (123) 456-7890 | San Francisco, CA 12345
January 1, 2023
Amy Smith
Hiring Manager
Whole Foods
(987) 654-3210
[email protected]
Dear Ms. Smith,
I’m interested in applying for the assistant manager position with Sprouts Farmers Market. Over the past two years as an associate manager at Whole Foods, I’ve successfully reduced turnover rates by 5% and improved employee engagement by 16% on company surveys. I’m confident my leadership experience within the grocery space will allow me to achieve similar success for your organization.
Sprouts Farmers Market’s reputation for empowering and developing team members draws me to apply for this opportunity. As a leader, I believe that establishing work cultures centered on collaboration and inclusion is essential for driving positive business outcomes. I believe I can provide valuable contributions to your team based on my achievements in the following areas:
- Delivered training and created performance management plans for over 150 employees and streamlined the onboarding process, resulting in a reduction of 12 work hours per week
- Coordinated with the store manager to enhance communication processes and team collaboration across all departments, contributing to a 6% increase in annual customer satisfaction scores
- Reduced employee turnover rates by 5% and improved employee engagement by 16%
I look forward to telling you more about how my management experience can be an asset to your organization. Feel free to contact me via phone or email for any additional questions you may have about my background. I appreciate your time and consideration.
Best regards,
Raheem Richardson
Jessica Lang
Assistant Manager | [email protected] | (123) 456-7890 | New York, NY
January 1, 2023
Cynthia Roberts
Hiring Manager
Bertucci’s
(987) 654-3210
cynthia@bertucci’s.com
Dear Ms. Roberts,
I’m reaching out regarding the assistant manager opening with Bertucci’s that I found on LinkedIn. In the past two years as an assistant store manager at Olive Garden, I successfully increased guest satisfaction scores by over 25% and reduced monthly food costs by 12%. I believe my leadership experience within the restaurant industry will allow me to provide valuable contributions to your team.
Bertucci’s reputation for excellence in service and quality draws me to apply for this position. During my time with Olive Garden, I’ve identified numerous opportunities to enhance the efficiency of restaurant operations. I am confident I can achieve similar success for your company based on my previous accomplishments:
- Managed 15 to 20 servers, cooks, and hosts per shift, conducted scheduling, and provided remedial training to enhance performance, resulting in a 25% increase in guest satisfaction scores
- Developed a collaborative work culture and team environment centered on inclusion and accountability, resulting in a 10% increase in staff retention
- Implemented new processes to reduce food waste, resulting in a 12% increase in monthly costs
I would like to schedule an interview to further discuss how my background within the restaurant industry can benefit your team. You may contact me via phone or email for any additional questions. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Jessica Lang
Mina Sayed
Assistant Manager | [email protected] | (123) 456-7890 | Philadelphia, PA 12345
January 1, 2023
Hector Santos
Hiring Manager
TD Bank
(987) 654-3210
[email protected]
Dear Mr. Santos,
I’m interested in applying for the assistant manager position at TD Bank. As a management professional with over eight years of experience in the banking industry, I’ve cultivated an expertise in operations management. In the past three years at PNC Bank, my contributions helped lead to a 10% increase in sales and a 15% increase in customer satisfaction scores. I am confident I can succeed similarly for your organization in the assistant manager role.
TD Bank’s reputation for honesty, trust, and integrity within the banking industry is what draws me to apply for this opportunity. During my time with PNC Bank, I led various initiatives to enhance the banking experience for our customers. I believe my experience would be a valuable asset to your team based on my prior achievements:
- Managed, built, and developed a high-performance team of customer service representatives, personal bankers, and loan specialists and oversaw all aspects of daily banking operations
- Collaborated with the branch manager to implement new training programs and enhance performance, resulting in a 10% increase in sales and a 15% increase in customer satisfaction
- Ensured compliance with security protocols, regulatory guidelines, and audit controls
I hope to schedule an interview to discuss how my expertise within the banking industry can benefit your organization. Feel free to contact me via phone or email for any questions you may have on my background. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Mina Sayed
Assistant Manager Cover Letter Tips
We’ll provide additional guidance to help you craft your own document. As a management professional, it’s important to strongly emphasize your people management and leadership capabilities using specific achievements from your career. Keep the focus of your cover letter on how your unique background will allow you to create value for the organizations you’re applying to.
1. Tailor your cover letter to the company
A generic cover letter that could be sent to any company won’t help you stand out during the job search. Potential employers want to see that your background and values make you an ideal organizational culture fit. Mention something specific about the company’s reputation or mission statement and why this led you to apply for the opportunity. This shows that you’ve taken the time to reach the organization beforehand and that you’re truly interested in the job.
Sprouts Farmers Market’s reputation for empowering and developing team members draws me to apply for this opportunity. As a leader, I believe that establishing work cultures centered on collaboration and inclusion is essential for driving positive business outcomes. I believe I can provide valuable contributions to your team based on my achievements in the following areas:
2. Lead with a strong introductory paragraph
It’s imperative you grab the hiring manager’s attention quickly during the application process.
Leading with a strong introduction highlighting your most compelling qualifications is the best way to accomplish this. Start by establishing the role you’re applying for and listing your years of industry experience. Round out your paragraph with a significant achievement and an eye-catching metric. This will immediately tell potential employers that your experience warrants an interview.
I’m interested in applying for the assistant manager position at TD Bank. As a management professional with over eight years of experience in the banking industry, I’ve cultivated an expertise in operations management. In the past three years at PNC Bank, my contributions helped lead to a 10% increase in sales and a 15% increase in customer satisfaction scores. I am confident I can succeed similarly for your organization in the assistant manager role.
3. Quantify your career achievements
When possible, quantify your accomplishments to demonstrate a proven track record of success within your industry. Consider using a bulleted list to avoid long-winded paragraphs and walls of text. If you mentioned a significant achievement on your resume, it’s still appropriate to include it in your cover letter. This helps to reinforce your strongest accomplishments, especially given the limited amount of time hiring managers have to review your application.
- Managed 15 to 20 servers, cooks, and hosts per shift, conducted scheduling, and provided remedial training to enhance performance, resulting in a 25% increase in guest satisfaction scores
- Developed a collaborative work culture and team environment centered on inclusion and accountability, resulting in a 10% increase in staff retention
- Implemented new processes to reduce food waste, resulting in a 12% increase in monthly costs
