sales rep
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Definition
Noun: A sales representative; a person employed by a company to represent it and sell its products or services, typically by contacting and visiting potential customers or by working in a retail environment.
Usage
A "sales rep" is a professional whose primary role is to generate revenue for a company by selling its goods or services. They act as the direct link between the business and its customers, providing product information, addressing inquiries, and closing sales. The term is common in business, retail, and marketing contexts.
Examples
- The sales rep visited our office to demonstrate the new software.
- She works as a sales rep for a major pharmaceutical company.
- A good sales rep understands the customer's needs and recommends suitable products.
Advanced Usage
- "On the road as a sales rep": Describes the common situation where a sales representative travels frequently to meet clients.
- He spends most of his week on the road as a sales rep.
- "Territory of a sales rep": Refers to the specific geographic area or set of clients assigned to a representative.
- Her territory as a sales rep covers the entire Midwest region.
Variants and Related Words
- Sales Representative (n): The full, formal term for "sales rep."
- Salesperson (n): A more general term for anyone whose job is to sell goods or services.
- Account Executive (n): A title often used in certain industries for a sales rep who manages specific client accounts.
Synonyms
- Sales agent
- Representative
- Business development representative
Related Phrases
- To work in sales: To have a job that involves selling.
- He has worked in sales for over a decade.
- Sales pitch: The persuasive presentation or talk a sales rep gives to promote a product.
- The sales rep delivered an effective sales pitch.
Noun
- a person employed to represent a business and to sell its merchandise (as to customers in a store or to customers who are visited)