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salesmanship


sales·man·ship

noun \-ˌship\

Definition of SALESMANSHIP

1
: the skill or art of selling
2
: ability or effectiveness in selling or in presenting persuasively <political salesmanship>

First Known Use of SALESMANSHIP

1880

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