Saleswoman: meaning, definitions and examples
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saleswoman
[ ˈseɪlzˌwʊmən ]
business context
A saleswoman is a female salesperson, an individual who sells products or services. She may work in a retail environment or sell directly to consumers or other businesses. Saleswomen are often responsible for building relationships with customers to increase sales and ensure satisfaction.
Synonyms
retail worker, sales agent, salesperson.
Examples of usage
- The saleswoman helped me find the perfect dress for the occasion.
- As a saleswoman, she excelled at persuading customers to try new products.
- The experienced saleswoman closed the deal quickly.
- Every saleswoman in the store was knowledgeable about the merchandise.
Translations
Translations of the word "saleswoman" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vendedora
🇮🇳 बिक्री करने वाली महिला
🇩🇪 Verkäuferin
🇮🇩 penjual wanita
🇺🇦 продавчиня
🇵🇱 sprzedawczyni
🇯🇵 女性販売員
🇫🇷 vendeuse
🇪🇸 vendedora
🇹🇷 satıcı kadın
🇰🇷 여성 판매원
🇸🇦 بائعة
🇨🇿 prodavačka
🇸🇰 predavačka
🇨🇳 女销售员
🇸🇮 prodajalka
🇮🇸 sölufulltrúi
🇰🇿 сатушы әйел
🇬🇪 მყიდველი ქალი
🇦🇿 satıcı qadın
🇲🇽 vendedora
Etymology
The term 'saleswoman' combines the root 'sales' and the suffix 'woman', highlighting the role of a female in the sales profession. 'Sales' originates from the Old English 'sale', which means 'a transaction'. Over the years, the concept of selling has evolved significantly, particularly with the rise of commerce and trade. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as women began to enter the workforce more prominently, specific terms like 'saleswoman' emerged to denote female representatives in sales positions. This term reflects not just a role but also the growing recognition of women's contributions in various sectors, including retail and business. Today, while 'salesperson' is often used as a gender-neutral alternative, 'saleswoman' remains in common usage, representing the increasing presence of women in sales roles and industries traditionally dominated by men.