Professional English Boost Set 12: Sales
Welcome to Set 12 of 20 in your pro-level English journey! This set introduces 10 essential words and expressions for excelling in sales. Learn their pronunciation, meanings, and usage, then test yourself with practice questions. Use “Start” to begin, “Random” to jump, “Restart” to reset, and “Next” to proceed. Track progress below and close more deals! Note: Content protected—copying discouraged.
1. Pitch
/pɪtʃ/Meaning: A sales presentation.
Example: “She delivered a strong pitch.”
2. Prospect
/ˈprɒspɛkt/Meaning: A potential customer.
Example: “He’s a promising prospect.”
3. Close
/kloʊz/Meaning: To finalize a sale.
Example: “Let’s close the deal today.”
4. Objection
/əbˈdʒɛkʃn/Meaning: A customer’s concern.
Example: “Address their objection calmly.”
5. Upsell
/ˈʌpsɛl/Meaning: To sell a higher-value item.
Example: “We can upsell this package.”
6. Lead
/liːd/Meaning: A potential sales opportunity.
Example: “This lead looks promising.”
7. Discount
/ˈdɪskaʊnt/Meaning: A price reduction.
Example: “Offer a discount to seal it.”
8. Follow Up
/ˈfɒloʊ ʌp/Meaning: To check in after a pitch.
Example: “I’ll follow up tomorrow.”
9. Conversion
/kənˈvɜːrʒn/Meaning: Turning a lead into a sale.
Example: “Our conversion rate is high.”
10. Wrap Up
/ræp ʌp/Meaning: To conclude a sales call.
Example: “Let’s wrap up with next steps.”
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