salesperson
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Hord began his career as a salesperson in Terre Haute, Ind., and was named Footwear News Man of the Year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
A candidate like Jack Schlossberg, now running for Congress in Manhattan’s 12th District, is at least more self-aware of his role as salesperson than most.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
To be a great philosophical mind — that is, someone who can convince others of their beliefs about the human mind and our larger nature — one must also be a salesperson.
From Salon ● Apr. 29, 2026
Across the way, a salesperson calls out to pedestrians to come in to visit her shop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026
“This literally just came in,” the salesperson said of a sparkly dress, as though divulging a big secret, and Ginika said, “Oh my God, really?” with a great excitement.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Thanks to these close bonds, we also serve as salespeople and recommend products we know they will enjoy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
Cubicles, where salespeople used to “talk numbers” and finance managers attempted to persuade customers to add extended warranties, have been repurposed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
But proceed with caution: Insurance salespeople may praise this strategy as a “Roth on steroids,” but there are downsides.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
But those cases all involved human decisions -- executives, salespeople or engineers who made choices and cut corners.
From Barron's ● May 11, 2026
The salespeople on television: Buy one and get two free!
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
At that business, higher wages and the hiring of additional specialized salespersons in preparation for the spinoff are taking a toll.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 18, 2025
I also interviewed more than 100 current and former engineers, privacy professionals, product managers, salespersons, and lawyers from the largest Silicon Valley tech companies.
From Slate ● Dec. 2, 2021
It also would carve out a roster of professions from the test, including doctors, real estate salespersons, securities and insurance brokers and hairstylists who rent their booths from salon owners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2019
And with some salespersons it takes considerable time and energy to get an explicit price for your job.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2017
As made out by salespersons in duplicate, one half is detached with address and sent with the goods, and the other half remains attached to the purchasing ticket until the purchase is completed.
From How Department Stores Are Carried On by Phillips, W. B.
