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How to Say "sales representative" in Spanish

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comercial

/koh-mer-syal//komeɾˈsjal/

nounB1formal
Use 'comercial' for a general, formal title referring to someone whose job is to sell products or services, applicable in most Spanish-speaking regions.
A friendly, neatly dressed cartoon figure standing and presenting a product, such as a shiny red apple, with a welcoming gesture, symbolizing a salesperson.

Examples

El comercial de la empresa automotriz nos presentó el nuevo modelo.

The car company's sales representative presented the new model to us.

El comercial nos visitará mañana para mostrar los productos.

The salesperson will visit us tomorrow to show the products.

Mi hermana trabaja como comercial para una empresa de software.

My sister works as a sales representative for a software company.

Gender Flexibility

This noun works for both men and women. Use el comercial for a man and la comercial for a woman. The form of the word itself does not change.

ejecutivo

eh-heh-koo-TEE-voh/exe.kuˈti.βo/

nounB2formal
Opt for 'ejecutivo' when referring to a sales role, particularly in Latin America, that might imply a slightly higher level of responsibility or a corporate title, even if it's a sales position.
A friendly, simply drawn character wearing a professional suit, standing confidently behind a large, minimalist desk, representing a person in management.

Examples

La ejecutiva de ventas cerró el trato más grande del trimestre.

The sales executive closed the biggest deal of the quarter.

El ejecutivo de la empresa dio una conferencia de prensa.

The company executive gave a press conference.

Ella es una ejecutiva muy talentosa en el sector bancario.

She is a very talented executive in the banking sector.

Feminine Form

The feminine version of this noun is 'la ejecutiva' (the female executive). Remember to change both the article (el/la) and the ending (-o/-a).

Comercial vs. Ejecutivo

Learners often confuse 'comercial' and 'ejecutivo' because both can refer to sales roles. Remember that 'comercial' is the more general and widely understood term for a salesperson across most Spanish-speaking countries.

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