Resume synonyms
Synonyms for "Sold" on a resume
"Sold" is clear but generic across a sales resume where every bullet involves selling. The differentiator is the motion — new business, expansion, renewal, or channel — and the number.
When to actually use "sold"
Use it in a summary line for total volume. In bullets, name the specific sales motion instead.
ATS-friendly alternatives
Closed
You finished the deal.
Won
It was competitive and you beat someone.
Secured
You landed a contract or commitment.
Upsold
You expanded an existing account's spend.
Renewed
You retained revenue at or above the prior level.
Prospected
You generated the pipeline yourself.
Converted
You moved leads through to paid.
Generated
Focus on the revenue produced, not the transaction.
Before & after bullets
— Sold software to businesses.
+ Closed $3.4M in new-business ARR across 27 mid-market accounts, finishing at 118% of quota.
— Sold additional services to existing clients.
+ Upsold 41 existing accounts into a premium tier, adding $960K in net revenue retention.
Avoid these phrasings
These weaken the bullet and can hurt your ATS score:
- "Sold products"
- "Made sales"
- "Was in sales"
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