A letter of promotion is a document that is sent internally within a company promoting one of their employees to a higher position that has more responsibilities. It usually includes a revised salary as well as the new obligations of the new job.

Tips for writing a letter of promotion

-          Be very clear as to what the new job position entails; include specific responsibilities

-          Include pertinent salary information and other additional benefits that may be offered

Sample letter of promotion

Emily R. Morgan

2189 Sycamore Circle
Dallas, TX 75201

Dear Miss. Morgan

We are very pleased to inform you that you have been selected for the position of Executive Vice President of Sales at Teldar Paper.

If you accept this new position, you will receive a salary of $104,323 per annum, plus full heath card coverage for yourself and 50% for your spouse.

Your new responsibilities at this job will include managing the sales staff in Zone 9, compiling and analyzing all relevant sales information from your sales associates, and reporting your findings once per month to the board of directors.

Let us know as soon as possible if you accept this new position!

Sincerely,

Teldar Paper Management