Synonyms for

Salesman

Verb / ˈseɪlzmʌn / Another word for salesman — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person whose job is to sell products or services.

Synonyms & similar words

salesperson dealer trader vendor merchant marketer promoter pitchman hawker peddler hawk pusher agent representative broker middleman

Synonyms by register

Formal

sales representative account manager commercial agent vendor

Informal

rep hawker peddler pitchman

Literary

merchant trader

Antonyms

buyer customer purchaser client consumer shopper

Common collocations

  • top salesman
  • good salesman
  • successful salesman
  • salesman sample
  • door-to-door salesman
  • car salesman
  • electronics salesman
  • retail salesman

Word family

noun salesperson
verb sell
adjective sales-oriented

Usage note

While 'salesman' is traditionally masculine, 'salesperson' or 'sales representative' are often preferred for gender neutrality in modern usage.

Example sentences

  1. The salesman convinced me to buy the latest phone.
  2. The salesman was very friendly and knowledgeable about the products.
  3. The salesman offered a discount if I bought two items.
  4. The salesman showed me the different options for the laptop I wanted to buy.
  5. The salesman suggested I try on the shoes before buying them.

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