Salesman

/ˈseɪlz.mən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person whose job is to sell goods or services.
The salesman demonstrated the new features of the software to potential customers.
A man who sells things, especially someone who works for a company and is responsible for selling its products.
After years of working as a salesman, he finally became the top seller in his region.
A person characterized by their persuasive skills and ability to make sales.
He's a natural salesman, capable of convincing anyone to try his products.

Etymology

The term 'salesman' combines 'sale', from Middle English 'sale' (meaning the act of selling), and 'man', denoting a person.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hard sell
An aggressive sales technique aimed at persuading the customer.
sales pitch
A presentation intended to persuade a potential customer to buy a product.
closing the deal
The act of finalizing a sale or agreement with a customer.

Related Words

sales
The exchange of goods or services for money.
selling
The act of transferring goods or services to a buyer.
retailer
A person or business that sells goods to consumers.

Slang Meanings

shark
He's a real shark in sales; he always makes his targets.
rainmaker
As a rainmaker, he brings in more business than anyone else in the firm.