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salesmen


Meanings
  • noun

    A person whose regular occupation is to persuade buyers or customers to purchase a commodity or service.

    - "The salesmen at the electronics store were very persuasive."
    - "He became a successful salesmen after years of hard work."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with salesmen
whalesmen , jailmen , galesmen
Variants
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salesman , salesmen , traveling salesman , traveling salesmen
Etymology
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Derived from the Middle English word 'salesman' meaning 'one who sells'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'salesman' was first used in English in the late 14th century.

  2. In the early days of sales, salesmen traveled from town to town, staying in inns and selling their wares to local merchants.

  3. The first recorded sales training program was developed by the American Railway Express Company in 1921.


Related Concepts
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  1. marketing: Salesmen are a key part of marketing efforts, as they are responsible for directly interacting with customers and promoting the sale of a product or service.

  2. commission: Salesmen often work on a commission basis, meaning that they earn a percentage of the sales they make. This incentivizes them to sell more and can lead to competitive sales environments.


Culture
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Salesmen have been a common figure in literature and art, often portrayed as persuasive, charismatic, and even manipulative. They are often depicted as traveling from place to place, meeting new people, and trying to close deals. In business culture, salesmen are seen as essential for driving revenue and growth.

How to Memorize "salesmen"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person in a suit and tie, carrying a briefcase and interacting with customers. Imagine the process of a sales call, from initial contact to closing the sale.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'salesmen' with the image of a successful businessperson, closing deals and making sales.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Salesmen Sell Successfully' to remember the definition of the word.


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