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John Smith
+1 555 0100, [email protected]
45 Park Road, Manchester M1 4AB
Date: 13/11/2026
Ms. Anna Lopez
Northwind Ltd.
Subject: Application for the position of Marketing Executive
Dear Ms. Anna Lopez,
I am writing to apply for the position of Marketing Executive at Northwind Ltd., which I saw on your careers page. With four years in digital marketing, I believe that my experience and approach make me a strong fit for this role, and I would welcome the chance to contribute to your team.
What I bring
In my recent work I have been running social media campaigns that doubled online sales. The skills that I would bring to the role include:
- Campaign planning and analytics
- SEO and content strategy
- Stakeholder communication and team leadership
Selected achievements
- Grew organic traffic by 120% in 12 months and halved the cost per lead
- Launched a referral scheme that brought in 800 new customers
- Managed a team of three and a yearly budget of GBP 150,000
Why Northwind Ltd.
I am particularly drawn to Northwind Ltd. because of your focus on sustainable products. I have followed the company's work for some time and I admire the way it approaches its customers and its people. I would like to be part of that, and I believe that my results, my willingness to learn and my way of working with others would add real value.
Next steps
I have attached my CV and two references for your consideration. I am available for an interview at your convenience and can join after a one-month notice period. I would be glad to talk about how I can help your team reach its goals, and I am happy to provide references or samples of my work on request.
In my current role, I have learned to work with deadlines, to take responsibility for results and to work well with people from different teams. I am keen to bring the same approach to Northwind Ltd., to learn from your team, and to contribute from the first week. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my approach for the first 90 days in the role, and I am happy to complete any test or assignment that you may use in your selection process.
I have enclosed my CV and two references, which gives the details of my work, and I would be glad to give any other document or sample that you may need. I understand that you receive many applications, and I thank you for the time that you will spend on mine. I would be pleased to attend an interview, a telephone call or a video meeting, whichever you prefer, and I can be reached at the phone number or e-mail given at the top of this letter.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
John Smith