(1). A salesperson, broker or other agent who generates revenue for a firm.
(2). Yet another way for a salesperson, broker or agent to avoid referring to themselves as a salesperson, broker or agent.
Producer
RANDOM LINGO
Quarterback
(1). The guy who takes the client out to lunch occasionally, but does no real work on the account.
“So, Steve will still be the quarterback of your relationship, but you should feel free to reach out to any of us if you have any specific questions relating to the management of your accounts. He likely will be out of the office when you call.”
Rightsizing
(1). When the HR department says you can’t use the word “layoff” when referring to cutting staff positions, you say the organization is “rightsizing.”
“Listen Bill, I’m also trying to ‘rightsize’ my clothing, but it doesn’t have anything to do with my budget.”
Props to Kate V. for the submission.