teleselling
nounUK /ˈtelɪselɪŋ/
US /ˈtelɪselɪŋ/
Selling things to people by talking to them on the phone.
The company uses teleselling to reach customers who live far away.
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2. The business of selling products or services over the telephone as a profession.
She started her career in teleselling before moving into retail management.
3. A method of direct marketing in which a salesperson contacts potential customers by phone.
Teleselling is often regulated to protect people from unwanted calls.
4. The act of promoting or persuading someone to buy something during a phone conversation.
His teleselling skills improved after he practiced handling objections.