How to Sell Name Badges to Service Industries

Service industries are a huge sales opportunity for name badges: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 129,300,000 employees in this sector, which includes businesses like restaurants, bars and retail stores.  All of these workers need name badges – make sure they’re buying them from you. Start pitching styles that appeal to each industry’s unique needs and say hello to more orders today.

restaurants and bars

Name badges in the food and beverage industry are a must – how else will diners be able to flag down their waiter or bartender to order another round? For this sector, showcase styles that are easy to clean and won’t stain to ensure your clients get the most use out of every badge, even after the occasional spill.

Snap-It Lens Personalized Aluminum Badges

Hosts and Hostesses

IDLine Recommends: Snap-It Lens Personalized Aluminum Badges (#KMP-1527)

Thanks to its protective lens, this name badge is easy to wipe clean. Your clients’ front-of-house staff will always look polished and professional.

Metal Framed Badges

Servers

IDLine Recommends: Metal-Framed Badges (#MFF-1030)

This framed badge offers a more upscale look, adding to guests’ dining experience and overall enjoyment.

Customized Wood Blackboard Badges

Bartenders

IDLine Recommends: Customized Wood Blackboard Badges (#WKS-06)

Bar staff can customize their name tags to show some personality. Plus, sustainable design makes these a great choice for trendy spots like breweries and gastro pubs.

retail stores

Personalized name badges add to the sense of prestige shoppers feel while being assisted in stores. Many retail stores offer commission to employees who helped facilitate a sale, too, so make sure guests can easily identify who helped them when they check out.

Deluxe Custom Screened & Engraved Name Badges

Sales Staff

IDLine Recommends: Deluxe Custom Screened & Engraved Name Badge (#CBB-06)

Includes a free one-color imprint and up to three lines engraved at your choice.

Window Badge Full Color

Cashiers

IDLine Recommends: Window Badge Full Color (#FWB-2028)

For high-turnover positions like cashiers, suggest your clients invest in reusable badges like this style to save on costs down the road.

Metal Framed Badges

Store Managers

IDLine Recommends: Metal-Framed Badges (#MFB-1030)

When image matters, opt for gold- or silver-framed badges to give managers and owners a more distinctive look.

hospitality

When travelers are staying at a hotel or resort, they depend on staff to make their stay as enjoyable as possible. Not only do name badges make it easy to identify who can assist them, they’ll also add to the upscale appearance these destinations wish to maintain, which means better reviews and repeat customers.

UV Personalized Aluminum Badges

Front Desk Staff

IDLine Recommends: UV Personalized Aluminum Badges (#AMP-06)

These lightweight aluminum badges include full-color imprints to show company logos in all their glory.

Photo ID Badges

Housekeeping

IDLine Recommends: Photo ID Badges (#HCP-3321)

Suggest badges with photo IDs so guests can verify official staff members are entering their rooms.

Laminated Personalized Name Badge

Excursion Tour Guides

IDLine Recommends: Laminated Personalized Name Badge (#HCN-3146)

These large badges have ample room so branding can be seen from a distance, and are laminated to last against the elements.

beauty and wellness

Clients come into spas and salons for high-end style, so it’s crucial their name badges live up to that image. Give stylish and sturdy aluminum or acrylic badges a try – they're chic and will hold up against the fumes, powders and more that come along with these professions.

Snap-it Lens Personalized Aluminum Badges

Hair Stylists

IDLine Recommends: Snap-it Lens Personalized Aluminum Badges (#KMP-1030)

Clear protective lenses will keep these badges protected and looking brand-new from your first cut to your last.

Custom-Shaped Screened & Engraved Badges

Makeup Artists

IDLine Recommends: Custom-Shaped Screened & Engraved Badges (#SCB-06)

These badges are available in any custom shape your clients’ desire so they can get as creative as their profession.

Acrylic Badges

Sales Assistants

IDLine Recommends: Acrylic Badges (#EBF-01)

The dimensional look for acrylic badges adds a high-end appearance, making it perfect for presenting high-end beauty brands.

healthcare

For healthcare clients, professionalism is key. Help your clients instill greater trust with their patients by pitching impressive styles with personalization options. Clients will feel more comfortable at their appointments, which will allow the healthcare professionals to provide better care.

UV Imprint Spectrum Badges With Personalization

Front Desk Staff

IDLine Recommends: UV Imprint Spectrum Badges With Personalization (#PBW-2500)

Printed on bright white plastic, this badge is durable, lightweight and easy for patients to read.

Photo ID Badges

Nurses

IDLine Recommends: Photo ID Badges (#HCP-2030)

This secure and tamper-evident badge features photo identification so patients are certain they’re working with healthcare professionals.

Custom Shaped Badges

Physical Therapists

IDLine Recommends: Custom-Shaped Badges (#SMB-06)

Help your clients’ staff interact with patients on a more personal level by creating badges in custom shapes.

small orders solution

Don’t walk away from a sale because your client only needs a small order. Thanks to the Inventory Release Program from IDLine by Halls and Company, it’s easy to order small quantities as they arise after placing your initial order.


How? During your initial order, IDLine will print extra product and store them for you to be released at a later date. That way, you can plan ahead and not have to overpay for small orders later on.

FAQs

Will the format of my badges stay the same?

Yes. All of your order details are stored online, including logo placement, name details and fastener options to ensure consistency. Your branding is very important.

What if I only need one badge right now?

Get as many as you need when you need them, whether it's one or one hundred. Each order can ship to exactly where you need it to go, saving you from handling orders again.

How fast will my badges come?

Badges are shipped within 2-3 business days of receiving your order. Please allow additional time for shipping.

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