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Are tattoos frowned upon in tech sales?

I've been wondering if this is an issue for employers in the tech field. I'm young and have a lot of ink, but I'm also still very sharp, fit, and clean cut always. I'm a fashion enthusiast as well, so I dress very well. Coming from the real estate industry it has never been an issue, but I'm wondering if things are different in the tech industry. When I view some of these companies' websites it appears that most of their employees have no tattoos, or at least not visible in photos. In 2022, when mostly everyone has tattoos is this still as frowned upon now as it was back in the day?
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Sunbunny31
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Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Tech industry? You should be fine. This is an industry where blue jeans are considered business casual and CEOs have "uniforms" that are black t-shirts and fancy sneakers.

Clean, neat, presentable and providing value...you're good.

However, if the tattoos say something like "HATE" or "KILL" on the knuckles, I retract my comments. :)
Kosta_Konfucius
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Sales Rep
What is your opinion if if says "Tech" and "Sale" on my knuckles
jefe
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You should be fine in tech.

Though face and/or neck tattoos might cause a few raised eyebrows.
CuriousFox
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I don't think so. I see people with tattoos everywhere.
Ryscott0317
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Cloud Specialist
I don’t think it’s frowned upon, no. Even cops have tattoos now
1nbatopshotfan
Politicker
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Sales
No. It’s not frowned upon at all, in my experience.
Gasty
Notable Contributor
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War Room Community Manager
You should be fine.

Start thinking about getting tally marks inked on the other side of your neck now, for every tech-sales deal you close.
nulladdress
Valued Contributor
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Sales Specialist
I’d have tally marks covering my whole body
Gasty
Notable Contributor
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War Room Community Manager
exactly ;)
nulladdress
Valued Contributor
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Sales Specialist
Prospect: What’s up with that guy? Why is he tatted head to toe?

CEO: Oh, he’s our best closer.😄
HappyGilmore
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Account Executive
Not frowned upon from what I've seen.
Fenderbaum
Politicker
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Retired Choirboy🪕
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Douglo
Opinionated
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Sr Account Executive
If they aren't visible in work attire it doesn't matter. I have met a few reps in tech sales with visible tattoos, some with a lot, and they are doing well. I would think it would hold you back from the upper echelons of enterprise sales where old-school professionalism is important.
salesking
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Manager of Business Development
nah... you are good unless you are like Posty Malone
ER0173
Opinionated
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Sr. Business Development Manager
No. I have visible ink and not a single comment/issue/HR or customer issue. Of course, as long as it is not too radical or political.
TennisandSales
Politicker
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Head Of Sales
for sure no. You should be fine.

Assuming you dont have any on your face. That probably will still be an issue haha.
nulladdress
Valued Contributor
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Sales Specialist
Much love to all of you for your responses. I feel a little better about it now.
JDialz
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Chief Operating Officer
Don’t people wear pajamas to work in tech sales? Tattoos shouldn’t be an issue at all.

Kidding about the pjs (kinda). Full disclosure, I have a lot of tattoos. They’re just not visible when I’m wearing a suit to work.
slaydie
Big Shot
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Account Executive
No issues that I've seen. Our Exec team definitely has visible tattoos and I've had client calls where they have tattoos too. They shouldn't be taboo anymore in tech
Chonkonaut
Valued Contributor
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CSAM of Luke Warm Chowder
If it limits your ability to sell while distracting the buyer during in-person demos. Sure it might raise a few eyebrows.

But not really.
nulladdress
Valued Contributor
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Sales Specialist
Great point. This is understandable.
TheIncarceration
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SDR Manager
I've got a ton of colleagues who have a lot of visible ink! I doubt you'll run into any issues
tightlines
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Account Executive
Where are the tattoos??
nulladdress
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Sales Specialist
I have a full sleeve, a half sleeve, and a owl tattoo on my neck. I’ve never had any issues with tattoos before in the business environment. In fact, I’ve actually had quite a few high level execs even complement me on them, or use them as a way to spark a conversation with me. I was just curious because tech is a new field for me, and after seeing everyone’s LinkedIn profiles I feel like I haven’t seen many people with tattoos lol.
Diablo
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Sr. AE
Most of my colleagues have ink all over their hands, assume it won’t cause any issue
SynergySales
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Director
When I started in sales in 2009 (jumped ship from software development) and had an arm sleeve... it was clearly frowned upon by the ivory tower of upper management... but I could easily cover it with a long sleeve shirt. Once I started to prove my mettle more polos were worn in the office... but considering I was the top producer, they screamed in silence.

That was then. Now you're good. Everyone has em.
Avon
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Senior Account Executive
Face, neck, and hand tattoos may not be ideal. Otherwise, I dont think it matters.
mrosales
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AE
No
Pachacuti
Politicker
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They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
I wouldn't have any which can't be covered up easily. Just not smart.
Nothing profane either. And if you have to ask if something is profane... It probably is.
YoursTruly
Politicker
-1
Account Executive (SaaS)
It’s frowned upon to not have one
Avon
Politicker
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Senior Account Executive
Lol no its not
YoursTruly
Politicker
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Account Executive (SaaS)
Obviously. The comment was in jest because it’s super common anymore that people have visible tattoos.
Coffeesforclosers
Notable Contributor
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Director Sales and Market Development
I dont think it should be in any industry. I have a 2 sleeve employee too.

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