Meaning & Definition of word "Salesman"

Salesman

/ˈseɪlz.mən/

noun:

  • 1. A person whose job is to sell goods or services.
    • Example: The salesman demonstrated the new features of the software to potential customers.
  • 2. A man who sells things, especially someone who works for a company and is responsible for selling its products.
    • Example: After years of working as a salesman, he finally became the top seller in his region.
  • 3. A person characterized by their persuasive skills and ability to make sales.
    • Example: 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 of salesman

Meaning: shark

Example Sentence: He's a real shark in sales; he always makes his targets.

Meaning: rainmaker

Example Sentence: As a rainmaker, he brings in more business than anyone else in the firm.