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Sales and Negotiation – English vocabulary

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51 English words with meanings: deal, discount, pitch, client, negotiation… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. deal /di:l/ (noun) — an agreement between people or groups
    Example: We closed a big deal yesterday.
    Synonyms: agreement, bargain, contract
  2. discount /'dɪskaʊnt/ (noun) — a lower price than usual
    Example: The store offers a 10% discount today.
    Synonyms: reduction, markdown, rebate
  3. pitch /pɪtʃ/ (noun) — a talk to persuade someone to buy
    Example: He gave a strong sales pitch to the investors.
    Synonyms: presentation, proposal, offer
  4. client /'klaɪənt/ (noun) — a person who buys goods or services
    Example: Our main client is based in Singapore.
    Synonyms: customer, buyer, patron
  5. negotiation /nɪ,ɡoʊʃi'eɪʃən/ (noun) — talking to reach an agreement
    Example: The negotiation took several days.
    Synonyms: discussion, bargaining, talks
  6. closing /'kloʊzɪŋ/ (noun) — finalizing a sale
    Example: The closing of the deal happened smoothly.
    Synonyms: finalizing, completion, conclusion
  7. prospect /'prɒspekt/ (noun) — a person who may become a customer
    Example: He spent all day calling new prospects.
    Synonyms: lead, potential client, target
  8. commission /kə'mɪʃən/ (noun) — money earned for making a sale
    Example: She earns a 5% commission on every sale.
    Synonyms: fee, percentage, cut
  9. target /'tɑ:rɡət/ (noun) — something you want to achieve
    Example: We reached our monthly sales target.
    Synonyms: goal, aim, objective
  10. revenue /'revə,nu:/ (noun) — the money a business makes from sales
    Example: Revenue grew by 20% this quarter.
    Synonyms: income, earnings, turnover
  11. profit /'prɒfɪt/ (noun) — money left after costs are paid
    Example: The company made a huge profit last year.
    Synonyms: gain, income, benefit
  12. product /'prɒdʌkt/ (noun) — something made or sold
    Example: We launched a new product line.
    Synonyms: item, merchandise, good
  13. service /'sɜ:rvɪs/ (noun) — help or work you provide
    Example: Customer service is vital for retention.
    Synonyms: assistance, help, support
  14. quotation /kwoʊ'teɪʃən/ (noun) — a price offer
    Example: Please send me a quotation for the order.
    Synonyms: estimate, price quote, offer
  15. presentation /,prezən'teɪʃən/ (noun) — a talk to explain something
    Example: Her presentation impressed the clients.
    Synonyms: demonstration, speech, show
  16. budget /'bʌdʒɪt/ (noun) — a plan for spending money
    Example: We must work within the client's budget.
    Synonyms: fund, allocation, financial plan
  17. marketing /'mɑ:rkɪtɪŋ/ (noun) — ways to promote and sell
    Example: Digital marketing has boosted our sales.
    Synonyms: promotion, advertising, merchandising
  18. cold call /koʊld kɔ:l/ (noun) — a sales phone call
    Example: He made ten cold calls this morning.
    Synonyms: unsolicited call, sales call
  19. follow-up /'fɑ:loʊ ʌp/ (noun) — contact after a sale
    Example: Send a follow-up email to the client.
    Synonyms: check-in, reminder, follow-through
  20. negotiator /nɪ'ɡoʊʃieɪtər/ (noun) — a person who makes deals
    Example: He's a skilled negotiator in business deals.
    Synonyms: mediator, bargainer, representative
  21. agreement /ə'ɡri:mənt/ (noun) — a deal both sides accept
    Example: They reached an agreement after long talks.
    Synonyms: deal, contract, accord
  22. offer /'ɒfə(r)/ (noun) — something you propose
    Example: The client accepted our offer.
    Synonyms: proposal, bid, suggestion
  23. appointment /ə'pɔɪntmənt/ (noun) — a planned meeting
    Example: He scheduled an appointment with the client.
    Synonyms: meeting, session, interview
  24. benefit /'benɪfɪt/ (noun) — a good result
    Example: Highlight the benefits of your product.
    Synonyms: advantage, gain, value
  25. competition /,kɒmpə'tɪʃən/ (noun) — a rival business
    Example: We need to analyze our competition.
    Synonyms: rivalry, contest, opponent
  26. brand /brænd/ (noun) — a business name and image
    Example: Our brand is well-known worldwide.
    Synonyms: label, trademark, name
  27. networking /'netwɜ:rkɪŋ/ (noun) — meeting people to build useful business contacts
    Example: Networking is vital for sales success.
    Synonyms: socializing, connecting
  28. relationship /rɪ'leɪʃənʃɪp/ (noun) — a connection between people
    Example: Build strong relationships with clients.
    Synonyms: connection, bond, association
  29. target market /'tɑ:rɡɪt 'mɑ:rkɪt/ (noun) — the customers you aim for
    Example: We focus on our target market's needs.
    Synonyms: focus market, niche
  30. promotion /prə'moʊʃən/ (noun) — a special offer to sell more
    Example: This promotion runs until the end of May.
    Synonyms: deal, offer, campaign

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