sales-target
/ˈseɪlz ˌtɑːɡɪt/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A sales target is a set amount of money or number of products a person or team aims to sell in a period of time. It is often used in business and retail.
- She missed her monthly sales target.
- The team reached its sales target early.
- My sales target is twenty new clients this quarter.
Adinary Nuance
A sales target is more specific than a goal. It usually means a measurable number, like revenue, units sold, or new customers. It is also more business-focused than a general target, which can be used in many areas. Choose sales target when you want a clear selling result.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- chỉ tiêu doanh số
- Spanish
- objetivo de ventas
- Chinese
- 销售目标
- Japanese
- 売上目標
- Korean
- 매출 목표
Etymology
Sales target combines sales, from Old French and Latin roots meaning the act of selling, with target, from Old Norse and Old French roots meaning a goal or mark. The phrase became common in business English in the 20th century.
Common phrases
meet a sales targetmiss a sales targetset a sales targetmonthly sales target
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Frequently asked questions
- Is sales target the same as sales goal?
- They are very close. Sales target sounds more specific and measurable.
- Is sales target formal or informal?
- It is neutral and common in business writing and meetings.
- Can I say sales targets for one person?
- Yes. You can talk about one person's target or a team target.