salesmanship
gb/sˈeɪlzmənʃˌɪp/ us/sˈeɪlzmənʃˌɪp/
C1
Inglese
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
business
C1
property
1
skill at selling to people
skill in selling things to people
Schema d'uso:
[someone]'s salesmanship
Errore comune:
Learners may treat it only as a countable noun; it is usually uncountable (e.g., "good salesmanship").
Sinonimi
selling skills (More direct and less formal.)
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persuasiveness (Broader; not limited to selling.)
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ability to sell (Plain description rather than a named quality.)
Contrari
ineptitude (General lack of skill; not specific to selling.)
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poor selling skills (Direct opposite in a sales context.)
Collocazioni
good salesmanship
|poor salesmanship
|strong salesmanship
|effective salesmanship
|professional salesmanship
|salesmanship skills
|a lack of salesmanship
|salesmanship training
|salesmanship techniques
|natural salesmanship
Temi
business
|marketing
|communication
Esempi
- Her salesmanship turned a casual inquiry into a signed contract.
- The product is fine, but it won’t succeed without better salesmanship.
- He relies on charm and quick answers as part of his salesmanship.
Esempi per chi studia
- Good salesmanship helps you sell more.
- She has strong salesmanship.
Sostantivo
C1
process
2
skillful promotion to win support
persuasion used to get support
Errore comune:
Learners may assume it always involves selling products; it can also describe promoting ideas or people.
Sinonimi
spin (More informal; often suggests deception or bias.)
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showmanship (Emphasizes performance and style, not necessarily persuasion.)
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promotion (More general; less focus on personal persuasive skill.)
Contrari
candor (Emphasis on plain, honest communication rather than persuasion.)
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straight talk (Direct speech without saleslike framing.)
Collocazioni
political salesmanship
|corporate salesmanship
|media salesmanship
|pure salesmanship
|a piece of salesmanship
|clever salesmanship
|public salesmanship
|salesmanship campaign
Temi
communication
|politics
|media
Esempi
- The proposal succeeded as much through salesmanship as through evidence.
- Voters responded to his salesmanship even when details were unclear.
- The rebrand was mostly salesmanship, not real change.
Esempi per chi studia
- The plan needed more salesmanship to get support.
- His speech was strong salesmanship.
Sostantivo
business
C1
abstract
3
the practice and methods of selling
the methods used to sell things
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse it with "sales" (the activity/results) or "salesperson" (the job).
Sinonimi
selling (More general; can refer simply to the activity.)
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sales practice (More formal and systematic; often used in business writing.)
Contrari
non-sales approach (Approach that avoids persuasive selling methods.)
Collocazioni
modern salesmanship
|traditional salesmanship
|the fundamentals of salesmanship
|salesmanship and customer service
|the art of salesmanship
|principles of salesmanship
|salesmanship course
|salesmanship manual
Temi
business
|retail
|work
Esempi
- The training covers customer needs analysis and basic salesmanship.
- Online reviews have changed salesmanship in retail.
- Her book explains modern salesmanship for small businesses.
Esempi per chi studia
- He is studying salesmanship.
- The course teaches salesmanship.
Grammatica
Forma base
salesmanship
IPA
GB/sˈeɪlzmənʃˌɪp/
US/sˈeɪlzmənʃˌɪp/
Sillabe e accento
sales - man - ship (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (sales)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: salesmanship
- Plural: salesmanship
Espressioni
a bit of salesmanship
1/ə bˈɪt əv sˈeɪlzmənʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
a small amount of persuasive flair
a little persuasion to make it look good
Esempi
- With a bit of salesmanship, he convinced the team to try the new tool.
- The pitch needed a bit of salesmanship to keep investors engaged.
- It’s mostly the same product, just with a bit of salesmanship.
high-pressure salesmanship
1/hˈaɪ pɹˈɛʃɚ sˈeɪlzmənʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
business
aggressive tactics to force a sale
selling that puts strong pressure on the customer
Esempi
- Customers complained about high-pressure salesmanship at the dealership.
- High-pressure salesmanship can damage a brand’s reputation.
- She avoids high-pressure salesmanship and focuses on long-term relationships.
salesmanship over substance
1/sˈeɪlzmənʃˌɪp ˈoʊvɚ sˈʌbstəns/
fixed phrase
persuasion valued more than reality
good presentation but little real value
Esempi
- The campaign was salesmanship over substance, with few concrete plans.
- Critics called the product launch salesmanship over substance.
- Investors are tired of salesmanship over substance in earnings calls.
the art of salesmanship
1/ðə ˈɑɹt əv sˈeɪlzmənʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
formal
selling seen as a creative skill
salesmanship as a special skill
Esempi
- He teaches the art of salesmanship to new hires.
- The book explains the art of salesmanship through real examples.
- Mastering the art of salesmanship takes practice and empathy.