sales pitch

Meaning

A 'sales pitch' is a quick presentation or argument used by a salesperson to persuade someone to buy a product or service. It can be a formal presentation or a short, casual speech. The goal is always to convince the listener to take action.

Examples

• He gave a great sales pitch, but I decided not to buy the software.

  He gave a great sales pitch, but I decided not to buy the software.

• We need to practice our sales pitch before meeting the client.

  We need to practice our sales pitch before meeting the client.

• Keep your sales pitch short and focus on the benefits.

  Keep your sales pitch short and focus on the benefits.

• Her sales pitch was so convincing that we signed the contract immediately.

  Her sales pitch was so convincing that we signed the contract immediately.

• I get tired of hearing the same sales pitch from every vendor.

  I get tired of hearing the same sales pitch from every vendor.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ He did a sales speech to the clients.

  ✓ He gave a sales pitch to the clients.

  We use the verbs 'give', 'make', or 'deliver' with 'sales pitch'. 'Sales speech' is not a standard English collocation.

• ✗ I need to prepare my sell pitch.

  ✓ I need to prepare my sales pitch.

  The noun form 'sales' (plural) must modify 'pitch', not the verb 'sell'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The startup team spent weeks perfecting their ___ for investors.

  💡 A persuasive presentation to sell an idea or product.

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  sales pitch

• I don't want to hear a long ___; just tell me how much it costs.

  💡 The talk a salesperson gives to convince you.

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  sales pitch