Phrase guide

inside salesman

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A sales representative employed by a retail or wholesale vendor who works on the premises of his or her employer, transacting with customers directly on a sales floor or by telephone, online messaging, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: sales

Topics: business

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noun

Meaning 2

Someone employed within the organization of a prospective buyer who serves (whether for good motives or not) as an advocate for a seller's product or service.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: sales

Topics: business

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