salesperson
n.n. a person whose job is to sell products or services to customers. You usually meet them in a shop, on the phone, or in a company office.
n. a person whose primary role is to sell goods or services to consumers or businesses. Often used in professional contexts to distinguish a retail worker from a manager or a customer.
The salesperson helped me choose the right size of the jacket.
After the initial meeting, the salesperson followed up with an email to answer any remaining questions about the contract.
A skilled salesperson must balance aggressive persuasion with genuine empathy to build long-term relationships that drive repeat business and customer loyalty.
Compound of sales + person.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Nounsalesman
- Nounsalesperson
Last updated May 20, 2026