sales representative

noun

1. a person or organization designated by a company to solicit business on its behalf in a specified territory or foreign country:

   I suggest you contact our Chicago sales representative.

2. traveling salesman.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sales representative¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

All 12 of the small businesses spoken to by the BBC claimed sales representatives had not drawn their attention to the third-party lease agreement or extra charges.

From BBC

By December, he had quit his job as a sales representative for Home Depot and now runs his own business, “Happy Healin,” which offers subscribers spiritual mentorship and coaching through Zoom sessions.

From New York Times

She is one of what international law enforcement agencies estimate could be thousands of online sales representatives, working for illicit Chinese pharmaceutical and chemical companies producing and smuggling illegal laboratory made drugs.

From BBC

“I’m just so comfortable,” said Ms. McLaughlin, a pharmaceutical sales representative.

From New York Times

They encouraged any customers with questions about their quotes to contact their sales representative.

From BBC

Related Words

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