Pick a clean, professional template that puts your role titles and achievements first. For a Technical Sales Manager, a reverse-chronological layout usually works best because it highlights recent quota results and technical wins.
Keep length tight. One page fits entry and mid-career managers. Go to two pages only if you have long product portfolios or large regional results to show.
Use ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri or Arial. Set body text to 10–12pt and headers to 14–16pt. Leave clear white space between sections so hiring managers can scan your sales metrics quickly.
Structure your sections with standard headings: Contact, Summary, Experience, Key Wins, Technical Skills, Education, Certifications. Use short bullets that lead with strong verbs and show numbers.
Avoid complex graphics, heavy color, and multi-column formats. Those elements can confuse parsing tools and distract readers. Stick with simple bold and spacing to call out metrics and product names.
Watch common mistakes. Don’t cram many roles on one line or use tiny fonts to fit content. Don’t include images or charts that an ATS can’t read. Also avoid long paragraphs; recruiters skim resumes fast.
Focus on clarity. Show revenue achieved, territory size, product lines sold, and notable technical integrations. Make each line prove you can sell technical solutions and manage key accounts.