Sales Strategies

noun a thorough examination or analysis, especially of people's opinions or voting intentions

verb to solicit votes, opinions, or support from a group of people

• The political candidate plans to canvass the neighborhood to gather support.
• Let's canvass the area to see if anyone is interested in joining our club.
• I heard that the sales team is going to canvass the mall for potential customers.
• We need to canvass all possible solutions before making a decision.

verb to persuade someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument

• The salesperson tried to convince the customer to upgrade to the premium package.
• I'm trying to convince my friend to come to the party with me.
• She managed to convince her parents to let her stay out past curfew.
• The evidence presented in court was enough to convince the jury of his guilt.

verb to obtain or achieve something by devious or dishonest means

• The lawyer tried to finagle a better deal for his client.
• I'm going to try to finagle some extra time off work.
• She managed to finagle her way into the VIP section of the concert.
• He always knows how to finagle his way out of trouble.

noun a person who lavishes praise, especially to excess, in order to gain favor or advantage

• She saw through the flatterer's insincere compliments.
• Don't trust that flatterer, he's just trying to get something from you.
• That flatterer is such a brown-noser.
• Beware of the flatterer who speaks sweet words but has ulterior motives.

noun a cone-shaped utensil with a tube at the apex for conducting liquid or other substance through a small opening, as into a bottle, jug, or the like.

• The laboratory technician used a funnel to transfer the liquid into the beaker.
• Can you pass me the funnel so I can pour the oil into the container?
• I'll just funnel the drink into my cup real quick.
• The marketing team created a sales funnel to track customer interactions.

noun the practice of achieving an advantage over others through a display of superior skills or abilities

• The constant one-upmanship between the two rival companies led to a fierce competition for market dominance.
• There's always a bit of one-upmanship going on between my siblings when it comes to achievements.
• The group of friends engaged in a game of one-upmanship to see who could come up with the most outrageous story.
• The artist's use of bold colors and intricate details in his paintings was a form of one-upmanship against traditional styles.

verb to convince someone to do something through reasoning or argument

• The salesperson used logical arguments to persuade the client to purchase the product.
• I tried to persuade my friend to come to the party with me.
• I'm gonna try to persuade my parents to let me stay out later tonight.
• The artist's painting was able to persuade viewers to see the world in a different light.

noun A person who is able to bring in a large amount of money or business, often through their influence or connections

• The rainmaker was able to successfully bring rain to the drought-stricken region.
• They say John is a real rainmaker when it comes to closing deals.
• That guy is a total rainmaker - he can make anything happen!
• In the world of finance, she was known as the rainmaker for her ability to bring in big clients.

verb To persuade or convince someone to do something through talking or reasoning.

• She tried to talk into the microphone but it wasn't working properly.
• I can't believe he talked into buying that expensive car.
• I talked him into skipping class and going to the beach instead.
• The hypnotist was able to talk into a state of deep relaxation.

verb to persuade someone to agree with or support you

adverb in a way that persuades someone to agree with or support you

• The company worked hard to win over the investors with their detailed presentation.
• She managed to win over her new coworkers with her friendly personality.
• I can't believe he actually won over the popular kids at school.
• His heartfelt apology helped him win over her forgiveness.

noun a person's or company's portion of a customer's spending in a particular market or industry

• The company's goal is to increase their share of wallet by offering a wider range of products and services.
• If you shop at that store often, they'll probably get a bigger share of your wallet.
• I can't believe how much of my wallet that new video game took a share of.
• His charm and charisma have a way of capturing a share of people's emotional wallet.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a word that is used with a noun to indicate the type of reference being made by the noun

• It is unwise to leave money on the table when negotiating a business deal.
• Don't forget to grab your change, you don't want to leave money on the table.
• Hey, make sure you take all your cash with you, don't leave money on the table.
• By not investing in the stock market, you are essentially leaving money on the table.

noun a marketing acronym that stands for Attention, Interest, Desire, Action

• The AIDA model is commonly used in marketing to guide the process of attracting and retaining customers.
• Have you heard of the AIDA model? It's a helpful tool for understanding customer behavior.
• I aced my marketing presentation thanks to AIDA - it really helped me connect with my audience.
• Just like AIDA guides marketers through the customer journey, we can use a similar approach in our personal relationships to build connections.

noun a customer account that is of high value or strategic importance to a company

• The key account manager is responsible for maintaining relationships with the company's most important clients.
• The key account rep handles all the big clients for the company.
• The key account guru knows how to keep the VIP clients happy.
• In a business, key accounts are like the crown jewels that need to be protected and nurtured.

noun a feeling of regret or guilt after making a purchase

• The customer experienced buyer’s remorse after realizing the product did not meet their expectations.
• I had major buyer’s remorse after splurging on that expensive handbag.
• I totally regret buying those shoes, total buyer’s remorse.
• She felt a wave of buyer’s remorse wash over her as she left the store.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The company's new sustainability initiatives are top of mind for the board of directors.
• I can't stop thinking about that upcoming presentation, it's really top of mind for me right now.
• The new album from my favorite artist is totally top of mind for me.
• Health and wellness should always be top of mind when making decisions about your lifestyle.

noun a bullet made of silver, often believed to be able to kill supernatural creatures such as werewolves or vampires

• The researchers were hopeful that they had discovered a silver bullet solution to the problem.
• I don't think there's a silver bullet that can fix this situation.
• There's no silver bullet for getting in shape, it takes hard work and dedication.
• Some people believe that technology is the silver bullet that will solve all our problems.

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• The ABC Corporation is a leading provider of healthcare services in the region.
• I heard that ABC Company is hiring new employees next month.
• Let's meet at the ABC bar downtown for a drink after work.
• Learning the ABCs of a new language can be challenging but rewarding in the long run.