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(1). A hunting-inspired term used to explain to new stock brokers that their compensation is completely dependent on their sales numbers.
“Sorry, Brian…you eat what you kill around here, you know. Didn’t hit your numbers, so off to your new life as a barista you go.”
Props to Mark R. for the submission.
(1). A term used to describe a pitch by a struggling business unit to try to explain to the firm’s sales force why they should be marketing their product or service (see value add, nice-to-have). Value Propositions often appear desperate, but are useful in providing members of the business unit with bullet points for their resumes, which likely will need to be updated shortly.
“So, let me get this straight. Your firm’s value proposition is that you’re the ‘Pluto’ of the marketing world and you’re making a comeback?”
(1). The homeless.
“There has been an increase of outdoor citizen activity near the south end of the property. Please call security if you encounter any outdoor citizens on the property.”
Props to Andrew C. for the submission.
