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sales A person or thing that is easily bought or sold. ■ "I have a lot of sales on my hands today, but I think I can handle it," said the stressed-out salesperson.
baptized to be initiated into a group or organization by being given a name or title, typically one that reflects the member's role or function. ■ "John was baptized as the new leader of the sales team."
busts The act of breaking something or causing a sudden failure, especially in business or finance. ■ "When the company's sales started to bust, they had to lay off half the employees."
demo A public display of a product or service, typically for the purpose of soliciting sales. ■ "I'm sorry to say, but this demo was so boring I fell asleep after the first 10 minutes."
Division A group of people who share a common goal or interest, but can't seem to agree on anything. ■ "The marketing team and the sales team were in a heated division over which product to launch first."
Incentives A fun and exciting way to motivate people to do something. ■ The boss offered a trip to Hawaii as an incentive for the team to meet their sales goals. Unfortunately, none of them could swim.
Peddling The act of selling a product or service by making an obnoxious sales pitch and harassing potential customers. ■ John's neighbor was peddling his homemade jams door-to-door, but nobody wanted to buy them because they tasted like garbage.
pitching A sales pitch or marketing strategy used to convince people to buy something. ■ "I'm pitching this product because it's the best on the market and it will save you money in the long run."
Promoting Acting as a spokesperson or advocate for something or someone. ■ "The company hired a celebrity to promote their new product and sales skyrocketed!"
revenues The amount of money earned from a particular source or activity, such as sales, rentals, or investments. ■ "I made a fortune in revenues by investing in the stock market during the dot-com boom."
salesperson A person who works in sales, typically for a company selling products or services. ■ The salesperson gave an excellent speech about the benefits of buying their product. Unfortunately, no one believed her and the company went bankrupt.
Careers A path of life that people follow to achieve success and financial stability, often involving a series of jobs or professions. ■ John's career started in retail but he quickly realized he wasn't cut out for sales. He then switched to software development where he was able to create a program that helped him quit his job.
department A group of people who work together to achieve a common goal, but have no idea what they're doing. ■ The marketing department spent hours brainstorming ways to increase sales, but all they came up with was a bunch of ridiculous slogans that no one understands.
Frequencies The rate at which something happens, such as the number of times a word is used in a sentence or the number of times a person sneezes in a day. ■ When writing a report, it's important to include the frequencies of different types of data, such as the frequency of customer complaints or the frequency of sales of different products.
guerilla A person who fights against an oppressive government or organization using unconventional and often humorous methods. ■ "The guerilla marketing campaign was a huge success, with the company's sales skyrocketing after they started leaving fake $100 bills in public places."
Pyramid A large, triangular building made of stone blocks, with a flat top and four sloping sides. ■ "The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in Egypt.", A group of people who work together to achieve a common goal, often by using their individual skills and knowledge. ■ "The marketing team at ABC Corp. formed a pyramid scheme to boost sales."
reach To extend your arm or hand in an attempt to grab something. ■ "I tried to reach for the cookie on the top shelf, but it was too high."; To accomplish something or make a positive impact. ■ "The new marketing campaign reached its goal of increasing sales by 20%."
Recreated To make a perfect copy of something, but with a humorous twist. ■ After the company went bankrupt, they decided to recreate their old logo, except this time it had a sad face instead of a happy one. No wonder their sales were down!
reports A collection of information that is presented in a boring and dull manner, usually with lots of numbers and graphs. ■ John's boss gave him a report on the company's sales figures for the past quarter. He was so bored by it that he fell asleep while reading it.
ringers A group of people who are very good at using cell phones, especially when they are not actually supposed to be using them. ■ The ringers on the sales floor were making a lot of noise during the meeting, but they still managed to close a big deal.
Saleswoman A woman who is skilled at making sales, often by using persuasive tactics such as exaggeration and flattery. ■ "I never buy anything from a saleswoman without getting a discount. They're just too good at convincing me to spend more than I should."
Solicitation The act of making a sales pitch or request for something, often in a way that is both charming and persuasive. ■ "I know you're busy, but I just have to tell you about this amazing new app. It will make your life so much easier! Trust me, it's worth checking out."
Strategist A person who plans and organizes military or business campaigns with great skill. ■ When the company's sales strategist realized that they were losing clients to a new competitor, they came up with a brilliant plan to steal their customers back by offering a free trial of their product. The strategy was so successful that they gained back all of the lost customers and even managed to gain some new ones.
team A group of people who work together to accomplish a common goal, and who often have different personalities and quirks that make them an entertaining team. ■ "The sales team at the office is like a well-oiled machine. They may be funny and quirky, but they get the job done."
Telemarketing The art of making sales calls over the phone while wearing a headset so that your customer can't hear you and you can pretend to be in a different location. ■ "I told my boss I was going on a business trip to Tahiti, but really I just put on my headset and started making telemarketing calls from my living room."
tricky Adjective:, 1. Sly or cunning in getting what you want, often by deception or trickery., 2. Difficult to understand or solve, especially because of its complexity or ambiguity. ■ Example 1:, "I knew she was trying to trick me into buying that overpriced item," said John, who had been caught in a classic sales pitch before., Example 2:, "The math problem on the final exam was so tricky that I had to consult my textbook multiple times just to get started," complained Sarah, who ended up with a lower grade than she had hoped for.
Withholding The act of keeping something from someone who is entitled to it, often in order to gain an advantage or extract payment. ■ My boss tried to withhold my bonus because I didn't meet the sales targets for the quarter. But he underestimated me! I went out and sold $100,000 in just one day! And then, when I demanded my bonus, he had to give it to me plus interest!