You could have the most impressive sales presentation ready with fantastic content, but it will not matter if you do not look the part - here are 10 important tips on your professional appearance

1. 10 Important Tips On Your Professional
Appearance

2. It is true, that you never get
a second chance to make a
first impression.
As a sales professional, it is
imperative that the first
impression the prospect
gets of you be a good one,
and it starts with your
appearance.
However, here are 10 subtle,
seemingly small items
concerning your appearance
that many sales people
overlook.

3. Bad Breath
Ok, so you are convinced that you do not have
a case of genuine halitosis. However, it does
not take much for your breath to assume a
foul odour for a short period of time,
especially after you eat. Just keep some
breath fresheners with you at all times and be
sure.

4. FOOD IN TEETH
Before the end of that lunch with that important
prospect; go check your teeth. It is extremely difficult
to pay attention to or take someone seriously, who has
a small piece of broccoli stuck in their teeth

5. DIRTY, CHEWED FINGERNAILS
While a few women falter here,
this seems to be an area for which
most men pay no attention. Clip
and clean your fingernails. You
should actually maintain a decent
manicure, and that goes for
gentlemen as well. It is more
important than you may think!

6. Dirty, Unpolished Shoes
Another area many believe is unnoticeable is
your feet.
Scuff Marks
Dust
Grass
Dog Mess
Your shoes pick up many things and detract
from your professional appearance.
Pay attention to your footwear

7. Brief, Attaché or Laptop Case
Make sure your carry case that is in good shape, both inside and out. Don’t open a great
looking case only to reveal a completely disorganised mess of scattered papers, old sticky
notes, business cards and chewing gum wrappers all over the place.

8. Products and Sales Presentation Material
You should completely
clean, refresh and
replenish everything
you use in your sales
interaction everyday.
Get rid of the writing
tablet that has tattered
edges and only 20% of
the pages left in it.

9. INK PEN

10. NOSE
AND
EAR
HAIR
PLEASE TRIM
ENOUGH SAID

11. BEVERAGE
STAINS
Drops of coffee seem to have the uncanny
ability to target the most visible spots on your
tie, suit or dress. Many saucers and even
coasters do not absorb enough liquid to
prevent dripping. Use a napkin under your cup
and spoon.

12. Belts & Accessories
A worn, fraying old belt will completely ruin
your outfit. Everything on your person is
important. Pay attention and be sure to
notice the condition of all accessories

13. Some of you might be
thinking
“Come on Sean; these
are trivial things.”
To that I say:
Maybe it’s time that
you start to sweat the
small stuff!