Translation guide
A person who sells products or services on behalf of a company, often to customers or businesses.
A person whose job is to sell products or services, typically working for a company or as an independent representative.
Common term for a sales representative or person in charge of sales. Used in business contexts.
彼は大手企業の営業担当です。
He is a sales agent for a major company.
Refers to a salesperson or sales clerk, often in retail or direct sales.
販売員が新製品を説明してくれた。
The sales agent explained the new product to me.
Loanword from English, used in some industries but less common than native terms.
外資系企業でセールスエージェントとして働いています。
I work as a sales agent at a foreign-affiliated company.
A person who helps clients buy, sell, or rent properties.
Specifically refers to a real estate sales agent.
不動産営業の田中さんに物件を紹介してもらいました。
Mr. Tanaka, a real estate sales agent, showed me some properties.
Real estate broker or intermediary, often used for agents facilitating transactions.
不動産仲介業者を通して家を買いました。
I bought a house through a real estate agent.
A person who sells insurance policies.
Common term for an insurance sales agent.
保険営業の仕事は大変ですが、やりがいがあります。
Working as an insurance sales agent is tough but rewarding.
Traditional term for an insurance salesperson who visits clients. Still used but slightly dated.
母は長年保険外交員として働いています。
My mother has worked as an insurance sales agent for many years.
A person who arranges travel, such as flights and accommodations.
Refers to the person in charge at a travel agency.
旅行代理店の担当者にパッケージツアーを予約してもらいました。
I had the travel agent book a package tour for me.
General term for a travel agent or agency, often used in business contexts.
旅行業者に相談して、航空券を手配しました。
I consulted a travel agent and arranged the flight tickets.
The English term 'sales agent' is often translated directly as セールスエージェント, but this sounds unnatural in most contexts. Use more specific terms like 営業担当 or industry-specific compounds.
営業担当として働いています。
I work as a sales agent.