Holiday parties are personally one of my favorite times of year, and the only events I really truly look forward to. The one problem many young sales people have though when attending their first event sometimes take to much advantage of the open bar. Now I am not saying don’t grab a glass of wine, if I said that I would be a total hypocrite. LOL!! What I am saying is to make sure to have a limit set in your head before the first sip.
**Unless this is an event for a client, then my rule is simple, water or pop, no booze no matter what!**
The reason for this is that more than likely you will then be one of the only people there not intoxicated and now have the edge in every conversation you are having. As all of us know any opportunity a sales person has to get an edge on a conversation, the better!
So this season remember when you go to the party make sure to set limits or don't drink at all. This way you will make sure to enjoy the party till the very end, and more importantly have a clear head to do what you should be doing, SELLING!! This leads me to Rule 1 of my top 10 rules of a sales lifestyle.
Rule 1: Always Be Ready To Sell
At a party, at a bar, or just walking down the street everyone you meet may be the next big sale. You must always look, talk, and act the part to get the sale. If not you can bet your competition is.
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Bio: Michael McMillan is the director of Sales & Marketing for Answer Center America, Inc. “Happy Holidays!!! Are You Ready to Party?” goes over holiday party etiquette for sales people. For more information on ACA's services please visit http://www.goacanow.com.
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