Word
salesperson
Phoneticssales·per·son, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈseɪɫzˌpɝsən/
UK/sˈeɪlspəsən/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The salesperson helped me choose the right size of the jacket.”
contextual
“After the initial meeting, the salesperson followed up with an email to answer any remaining questions about the contract.”
complex
“A skilled salesperson must balance aggressive persuasion with genuine empathy to build long-term relationships that drive repeat business and customer loyalty.”
Etymology
Compound of sales + person.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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