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A professional optimist who turns your hesitation into his commission.

means A person whose job is persuading people to buy goods or services, usually for a cut.

from Plain English compound of sale and man, dating to the 1520s; the word is older than the suit, but not the smile.

Quota lawHis friendliness peaks near month-end deadlines.
Pop cultureDeath of a Salesman made the job a tragedy.
Linguistic shiftNow often softened to salesperson or sales rep.
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