Thoughts on submitting optional cover letters for AE roles and what to put in them?

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I’d use the energy on a follow up email with some notable wins and how you came about the win. As others have said cover letters are not really looked at in sales.

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I agree but you can put it in regardless for a show of diligence to tradition. Include how your experience would help the company grow/how you can contribute to things.

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