Sales Manager Resume Templates — 5 Industries

ATS-optimized resume templates for Sales Managers in SaaS, pharma, retail, finance & manufacturing. Pass filters, land interviews.

Mid-career Sales Managers face a brutal truth: <cite index="1-3">over 97% of companies use ATS to filter sales leadership candidates</cite>, and <cite index="1-15">75% of sales manager resumes are rejected by ATS</cite> before reaching a recruiter. The #1 reason? <cite index="1-17">Missing CRM tools, sales methodology terms, and revenue metrics.</cite> Generic resume templates don't solve this—they offer layout but miss the vertical-specific signals that matter. This pack delivers five industry-tailored Sales Manager resume templates (SaaS, Pharmaceutical, Retail/CPG, Financial Services, Manufacturing/B2B), each packed with the exact ATS keywords, metrics terminology, and role-specific jargon hiring managers search for. SaaS templates emphasize ARR/MRR and MEDDIC methodology; Pharma includes formulary access and KOL engagement; Retail focuses on comp sales and CSAT; Finance highlights loan volume and relationship management; Manufacturing stresses territory planning and B2B procurement. Every template includes PDF (print-ready) + DOCX (editable) formats, plus a how-to guide with CAR bullet examples and metric placeholders. Designed for mid-career Sales Managers pivoting between industries or optimizing for a competitive market where <cite index="1-7">sales leadership roles consistently rank among the hardest to fill, with average salaries ranging from $80,000 to $140,000+</cite>. Stop losing to ATS because your resume speaks the wrong industry language.

Who this is for

Mid-career Sales Managers (5-15 years) transitioning industries or competing for $80K-$140K roles where ATS keyword matching is make-or-break.

Who this is NOT for

Not a generic layout that forces you to guess which metrics matter. Not a one-size-fits-all template that hiring managers ignore because it lacks vertical credibility.

How to Use: Sales Manager Resume Templates — 5 Industry Editions

> Your polished resume in under 30 minutes.

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What You Received

| File | Edition | Use For | |---|---|---| | saas-tech-sales-manager-edition.pdf | SaaS & Tech Sales Manager Edition | Submit to employers — preserves formatting | | saas-tech-sales-manager-edition.rtf | SaaS & Tech Sales Manager Edition | Edit in Word / Google Docs / Pages | | pharmaceutical-sales-manager-edition.pdf | Pharmaceutical Sales Manager Edition | Submit to employers — preserves formatting | | pharmaceutical-sales-manager-edition.rtf | Pharmaceutical Sales Manager Edition | Edit in Word / Google Docs / Pages | | retail-cpg-sales-manager-edition.pdf | Retail & CPG Sales Manager Edition | Submit to employers — preserves formatting | | retail-cpg-sales-manager-edition.rtf | Retail & CPG Sales Manager Edition | Edit in Word / Google Docs / Pages | | financial-services-sales-manager-edition.pdf | Financial Services Sales Manager Edition | Submit to employers — preserves formatting | | financial-services-sales-manager-edition.rtf | Financial Services Sales Manager Edition | Edit in Word / Google Docs / Pages | | manufacturing-b2b-sales-manager-edition.pdf | Manufacturing & B2B Sales Manager Edition | Submit to employers — preserves formatting | | manufacturing-b2b-sales-manager-edition.rtf | Manufacturing & B2B Sales Manager Edition | Edit in Word / Google Docs / Pages | | README.md | — | Product overview | | cover.png | — | Store thumbnail — ignore this |

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Quick Start (3 Steps)

Step 1 — Open the right edition

Open the .rtf file that matches the job you are applying for. Each edition targets a different role — the language, keywords, and bullet patterns are specific to that profession.

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Step 2 — Replace the [VARIABLE] placeholders

Every placeholder looks like [YOUR NAME], [JOB TITLE], [EMPLOYER NAME], [METRIC], etc.

Use Find & Replace (Ctrl+H / Cmd+H) to swap them quickly.

| Placeholder | What to enter | |---|---| | [YOUR NAME] | Your full name | | [PHONE NUMBER] | Your phone number | | [EMAIL ADDRESS] | Your professional email | | [CITY, STATE] | Your current location | | [YOURPROFILE] | Your LinkedIn username | | [JOB TITLE] | Your actual job title | | [EMPLOYER NAME] | Company or organisation name | | [METRIC] | A real number (e.g. "23%", "12", "$2M") | | [MON YEAR] | Month + year (e.g. "Jan 2022") | | [QUALIFICATION / DEGREE] | Your degree or certification | | [INSTITUTION NAME] | Your school or issuing body |

The bullet points are templates, not placeholders. Edit them freely — they follow professional best practice for your role. Keep what fits, delete what doesn't, add your own.

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Step 3 — Export as PDF and submit

File → Export as PDF (or Save As → PDF) Check the PDF looks clean — no broken formatting, all fonts visible Submit the PDF to the employer

> Most ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) accept PDF. Only submit .docx or .rtf if the employer specifically requests it.

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ATS Tips

Keep the template fonts. Decorative fonts break ATS parsing. No photos or logos. Not expected on resumes in most markets. Mirror the job description. If the posting says "patient care coordination," use that exact phrase in your resume. No columns or text boxes — they confuse ATS parsers.

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Common Questions

Q: Can I change the template design? The PDF is a fixed design. To change colours or layout, open the .rtf file and edit in Word.

Q: Which edition should I use? Pick the one closest to the job title you are applying for. The content is already tailored to that role's keywords and expectations.

Q: Can I use this for multiple applications? Yes — keep a master version and tailor the Professional Summary and Skills section for each job posting.

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Questions? Email: shaattrading@gmail.com