Synonyms of salesman

salesman

noun

ˈsālz-mən 

as in clerk

a person employed to sell goods or services especially in a store

a furniture salesman followed us around the whole time we looked for a new couch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clerk
• salesperson
• salesclerk
• salespeople
• saleswoman
• salesgirl
• saleslady
• shopgirl
• pitchman
• floorwalker
• pitchwoman

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of salesman

Using a flashback structure, the movie traces Chanel’s rise from humble beginnings — the daughter of a laundrywoman and itinerant salesman — to one of the wealthiest and most influential women of her time. — Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2026

Keyt’s father ran a flooring and furnishing company, which Flynn had worked for as a salesman for about three or four years, Keyt said. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Lucas was considered a cherished friend, leader and salesman because of his authenticity. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026

An electronics salesman in Mexico City watches news of the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, 2001. — David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026