sales·man \ˈsā(ə)lzmən\noun (pluralsalesmen) : one that sells: a.: one employed to sell goods or services either within a given territory or in a store — see salesclerk, traveling salesman; compare detail man b.: one who seeks to persuade others to accept or approve an idea, system of thought, or course of action < the new salesmen of popular religion — M.W.Straight > < ambassadors in overalls can be the best salesmen of democracy — A.E.Stevenson †1965 >