Dichos y expresiones idiomáticas para ventas en inglés

**On the fence**: Undecided // I dunno, I'm still on the fence. Can you add anything to the offer to help make up my mind ? **On the hook**: Interested // I've got a client who's on the hook - looks like I might close this deal after all **Ballpark figure**: Estimate // You're looking at about 20,000 USD - that's just a ballpark figure,though. If you want an exact number we'd have to look at all of the factors. **Over the moon:** Very satisfied // We just close our biggest deal of the year - the boss is going to be over the moon. **Hit the (sales) target**: Achieve a goal // Last Q was extremely productive. Every member of the sales team hit their sales target and a few even went over it.

1. The last time I was **over the moon** about a product I bought was the quality and advanced technology 2. Using a **ballpark figure** is good in situations that allow you to be flexible 3. When an original plan doesn't work out, it can be useful to go back to the **drawing board** because you can rethink and improve the strategy 4. Getting your **foot in the door** with a prospect is important because they can refer you to their partners 5. When I'm **on the fence** about something, in order to make up my mind, it's important to prioritize objectives and deadlines.

1. The last time I was over the moon about a product I bought was… actually, it is each time when I buy something, and the service, the place and the product make me feel comfortable, that’s appreciated. 2. Using a ballpark figure is good in situations that… you don’t know certainly the amount for a sale and you just give an amount around the exactly amount. 3. When an original plan doesn’t work out, it can be useful to go back to the drawing board because… you can rethink the plan and plan all the points again to make it work. 4. Getting your foot in the door with a prospect is important because… you can turn that prospect for future and bigger sales into a low-hanging fruit. 5. When I’m on the fence about something, in order to make up my mind, I… typically consider the pros and cons.

### **Sales vocabulary: Idioms and expressions** #### **ABC: Always be closing** This phrase comes from the movie *Glengarry Glen Ross*. It reminds salespeople to stay focused on closing deals with their clients. No matter what type of sales you work in—whether it’s retail, B2B (business-to-business), or enterprise sales—this lesson will help you understand useful expressions and idioms for sales. ### **Useful sales idioms** #### **1. Back to the drawing board** * **Meaning**: To start over or go back to the beginning. * **Example**: "Our sales strategy isn’t working. We need to go back to the drawing board and come up with something new." #### **2. The ball is in your court** * **Meaning**: It’s your turn to act or decide. * **Example**: "The client gave us a counteroffer, so the ball’s in our court. How should we respond?" #### **3. Low-hanging fruit** * **Meaning**: Easy opportunities that can be converted into sales. * **Example**: "All the low-hanging fruit is gone. The remaining prospects are tougher to close." #### **4. Barking up the wrong tree** * **Meaning**: Trying to sell something to someone who isn’t interested. * **Example**: "If you're trying to sell me a gas-powered car, you’re barking up the wrong tree. I only drive electric vehicles." #### **5. Get your foot in the door** * **Meaning**: To make a small sale or agreement that could lead to bigger deals in the future. * **Example**: "That first sale was small, but it helped me get my foot in the door for bigger opportunities."

* * **On the fence**: Undecided // Today I wanted to wash my car but I was on the fence between buying a whole washing package the salesman offered or the one I was looking for. Finally I decided to buy the one I had in mind before. **On the hook**: Interested // I think Martha is on the hook in that house. She seems she´ll be my next sale. **Ballpark figure**: I need to buy a house 20.000 ballpark figure. Though, at the end it would be nice to get all the detalils of the house so I don´t get any surprising expenses. **Over the moon:** Very satisfied // We just closed a big and important client. My commercial team is over the moon! **Hit the (sales) target**: Achieve a goal // Last Q wasn´t a productive month at all. We didn´t hit the sales, but we are very encouraged to work harder next month.