sales representative
/ˈseɪlz ˌreprɪˈzɛntətɪv/ · sales rep·re·sen·ta·tive
noun
- A person employed by a company to sell its products or services and act as the primary point of contact with customers. The sales representative visited several retail chains to negotiate shelf space for the new beverage.
- A field agent who promotes and markets a product line within a specific geographic territory. As a regional sales representative, she covered the entire Midwest, traveling to trade shows and client meetings.
Synonyms
salespersonsales associateaccount executivesales agentfield repbusiness development repclient managerterritory manager
Antonyms
Did you know? The abbreviation “sales rep” became popular in the 1950s, and the role was pivotal in the post‑World War II boom when companies expanded nationwide through door‑to‑door and telephone outreach.