Thank you email after a sales interview: three templates
Writing a follow-up? Module 3 of the Sales Job Search Kit has recruiter email templates. One is a thank-you note after an interview. Module 2 tracks next steps for every role. £14 + VAT.
A thank-you email is short. It shows you listened and keeps you in mind. Send it within a day of the interview.
Template 1: the hiring manager
Subject: Thank you for today
Hi [name],
Thank you for your time today. I liked hearing about [one specific topic, such as how the team handles a new territory].
It made me more interested in the role. I would be happy to send anything else you need.
Thanks, [Your name]
Template 2: the panel
Send one email to the main contact and ask them to pass it on. Or send a short, separate note to each person.
Hi [name],
Thank you to you and the team for the conversation today. [One specific point from the discussion] stayed with me. I am excited about [the role or the product].
Thanks, [Your name]
Template 3: the recruiter
Hi [name],
Thanks for setting up today. It went well, and I am keen to move forward. Could you let me know the next steps and the timing?
Thanks, [Your name]
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What to include
- One specific detail from the conversation.
- One line on why you want the role.
- An offer to send more.
What to leave out
- A long recap of your CV.
- New claims you did not make in the interview.
- Questions about pay. Those belong in the recruiter conversation.
If you do not hear back
Wait the time they gave you. If they gave none, wait a week, then send a short note asking about the timeline. The recruiter questions guide has more.
When an offer arrives, check it with the offer letter checklist and the OTE calculator. If you want to change a term, use the counter offer email guide.
Next step: get the free 16 principles for a sales interview.
Questions
Should I send a thank you email after a sales interview?
Yes. A short note within a day keeps you in mind and shows you listened.
What should a thank you email say?
Thank them, mention one specific point from the conversation and say why you want the role. Offer to send anything else.
Should I send a separate thank you to each panel member?
One email to the main contact is enough. Short notes to each person also work.
Related guides
Questions to ask a sales recruiter
Quota, comp plan, ramp and team, plus a copy-paste reply.
Counter offer email for a sales job
The email to send: a template, two asks and four checks.
Sales offer letter checklist
Twelve things to check before you sign.
Run your search like a pipeline
A Notion kit for sellers changing roles. It has a target list and a pipeline board with follow-ups due. It also has recruiter scripts, negotiation scripts and an offer calculator for year-one pay. £14, one payment, plus VAT for UK and EU buyers.
Principled Pitch is independent. Pay, quotas and hiring processes vary by company and country. Check the details of any role with the recruiter.