foreign merchant; foreign company
Refers to a foreign business entity or individual engaged in trade. Often used in contexts of international commerce or when distinguishing from domestic firms.
Many foreign companies have entered this market.
He is in charge of negotiations with foreign merchants.
outside sales; calling on customers
A business practice where sales representatives visit clients directly, often to take orders or promote products. Common in traditional Japanese retail and wholesale.
Our store accepts orders through outside sales visits.
The outside sales representative regularly visits regular customers.
out-of-store sales department; outside sales department
Compound of 外 (がい, 'outside, foreign') and 商 (しょう, 'commerce, merchant'). The first sense relates to foreign trade, the second to outside sales visits.