BusinessEntry-level (0–2 years)
Sales Manager resume example — Entry-level (0–2 years)
Sample summary for Tyler Brooks
SDR promoted to AE within 10 months with a track record of exceeding quota every quarter. Strong prospecting, objection handling, and pipeline management skills built during 200+ cold calls and 50+ demos. Ready to step into a full-cycle AE or junior sales manager role.
Key skills
Cold OutreachSalesForceOutreach.ioPipeline ManagementDiscovery CallsDemo DeliveryObjection HandlingQuota ManagementCRMLinkedIn Sales Navigator
Sample experience
Account Executive (promoted)
Feb 2024 – Present
Helios Software · Denver, CO
- •Closed $280K ARR in first 6 months as AE, reaching 112% of quota every quarter
- •Managed 40-account pipeline, maintaining average deal cycle time 15% below team average
- •Won 3 competitive deals against incumbent vendor through targeted ROI demonstrations
Sales Development Representative
Apr 2023 – Feb 2024
Helios Software · Denver, CO
- •Generated $1.2M in pipeline from outbound prospecting in 10 months, ranking #2 of 8 SDRs
- •Achieved 125% of quota for 3 consecutive quarters, leading to early AE promotion
- •Made 200+ cold calls/week with 18% connection rate (team average: 11%)
Tips for your Sales Manager resume
Entry sales resumes live and die by quota attainment numbers. Always show quota percentage, pipeline contribution, and deal count alongside activity metrics. Promotion within a year is a strong signal — if you were promoted, include both roles at the same company to show the trajectory.
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