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salesperson

[saylz-pur-suhn] / ˈseɪlzˌpɜr sən /


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“I would level with people. I didn’t sound like a salesperson because I can’t sell something that doesn’t make sense.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

The gorgeous charcoal-gray number the salesperson picked out for him was $899.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

He flagged that to the salesperson, and his parents were given a lower rate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026

A candidate like Jack Schlossberg, now running for Congress in Manhattan’s 12th District, is at least more self-aware of his role as salesperson than most.

From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026

I knew I was a pretty good salesperson, yet no one was coming into the shop.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

His advice to chief executives is to flatten organizations, eliminate “glue people” who perform routine tasks, and focus on inventors, salespeople and leaders.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026

Do you have advice for your salespeople when they have demanding, difficult customers?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Once Regan got salespeople on board, he threw in perks to motivate them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

“That last condition is the one most salespeople skip,” Judge said.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026

The salespeople seemed friendlier there and didn't shout us down anytime we touched something.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

At that business, higher wages and the hiring of additional specialized salespersons in preparation for the spinoff are taking a toll.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 18, 2025

I also interviewed more than 100 current and former engineers, privacy professionals, product managers, salespersons, and lawyers from the largest Silicon Valley tech companies.

From Slate ● Dec. 2, 2021

Many salespersons have personally performed installation work in the past, and some install the alarm systems they plan themselves.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2017

"Would you bring your family and friends and you can be my salespersons."

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2015

As made out by salespersons in duplicate, one half is detached with address and sent with the goods, and the other half remains attached to the purchasing ticket until the purchase is completed.

From How Department Stores Are Carried On by W. B. Phillips


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