• Business Conversation 15

    Business Conversation 15

    Sales Terminology

     Julian: I’m new to this job, could you explain some of the terminology?

    Jack: That’s what I’m here for. Shoot.

    Julian: What’s the difference between retail and wholesale?
    Jack: Wholesale is to distributors. Retail to consumers.

    Julian: Distributors? Consumers?
    Jack: Distributors are stores that sell our merchandise. Consumers are the people who buy the products.

    Julian: Oh, I see. What’s a bill of lading?
    Jack: The bill of lading lists the merchandise shipped. It’s included with every shipment or delivery.

    Julian: I get what pre-paid means. That means the merchandise has been paid for. But, what’s C.O.D.?
    Jack: Cash on delivery.

    Julian: What does that mean?
    Jack: Exactly what it says: cash is paid upon receiving the goods. Of course, it could be a credit card or a check, as well.

    Julian: Oh, I understand. What’s a delivery fee?
    Jack: The delivery fee is an extra charge that the customer pays to have the goods delivered.

    Julian: I think I’m beginning to understand now. 

  • Business conversation 15

    Business conversation 15

    Sales Terminology

     

    Julian: I’m new to this job, could you explain some of the terminology?
    Jack: That’s what I’m here for. Shoot.

    Julian: What’s the difference between retail and wholesale?
    Jack: Wholesale is to distributors. Retail to consumers.

    Julian: Distributors? Consumers?
    Jack: Distributors are stores that sell our merchandise. Consumers are the people who buy the products.

    Julian: Oh, I see. What’s a bill of lading?
    Jack: The bill of lading lists the merchandise shipped. It’s included with every shipment or delivery.

    Julian: I get what pre-paid means. That means the merchandise has been paid for. But, what’s C.O.D.?
    Jack: Cash on delivery.

    Julian: What does that mean?
    Jack: Exactly what it says: cash is paid upon receiving the goods. Of course, it could be a credit card or a check, as well.

    Julian: Oh, I understand. What’s a delivery fee?
    Jack: The delivery fee is an extra charge that the customer pays to have the goods delivered.

    Julian: I think I’m beginning to understand now.