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Salesperson

/ˈseɪlzˌpɜː.sən/
nounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #2150 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person whose job is to sell products or services.

    "The salesperson helped me find the perfect laptop for my needs."
  2. 2

    An individual who represents a company or organization in selling its products.

    "As a salesperson, she travels frequently to meet clients and showcase new products."

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The term is a compound formed from 'sale' (derived from Old English 'sali' or Old Norse 'söla') and 'person' (from Latin 'persona'). It evolved in the modern commercial era to replace gender-specific terms like salesman or saleswoman, designating a professional whose primary role is to sell goods or services.

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