Selling is a matter or persuading, convincing, or influencing. To look and sound like a snazzy salesman, you will need to follow a combination of rule and traits and avoid certain behaviors and appearances.
The Look - Over the top Salesman
- Greased up hair, raised eye-brow and a cheap smile all scream, "I'm a slimy salesman!"
- Avoid flashy body language that is pushy or aggressive in nature. You don't need to put on a show.
- Garish clothing is another trait a good salesman should avoid.
The Nervous Salesman
- A sloppy hair cut and disheveled clothing displays a lack of professionalism.
- A timid and nervous salesperson will always struggle with closing a sale.
- Poor posture and lack of eye-contact will exhibit low confidence.
The Snazzy Salesman
- A great salesman is well groomed and is always considerate of their hygiene.
- A snazzy salesman aligns with their client with a welcoming smile appropriate body language.
- A sales professional wears suitable attire that matches the product they are selling.
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In the interview, your cloths, manners and mannerisms are all on display. Within the first 60 seconds, your self-confidence and ability to present yourself is assesed. Be prepared to make a strong first impression.
- Model your clothes aftyer the company dress code.
- Wear clean, wrinkle free clothes.
- Trim and clean your hair
- Do not wear excessive jewelry or perfume/cologne
- Polish your shoes
- Cover up tattoos and remove and body piercings
- Do not talk on your phone or listen to music while in the waiting area.
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Sex has been employed in marketing since the beginning of advertising. In 1885, W. Duke & Sons inserted trading cards into cigarette packs that featured sexually provocative starlets. Duke grew to become the leading cigarette brand by 1890.
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Any seasoned salesperson applying to your job knows that they must have over 90 days worth of funds in their bank account to cover their expenses. It costs money to bring in good sales people, and when candidates don’t see a salary of any kind they think that it’s too high of a risk. In fact 90% of salespeople today will not take a sales position without there being some sort of salary or compensation. Candidates are more likely to look at companies that can’t afford to pay a salary as being ‘shady’, ‘turn and burn’, or ‘fly by night’; therefore too high of a risk. Our visitors are of a much higher quality of candidates, they come from multiple backgrounds, and salaried +commissioned positions.
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