Außendienstmitarbeiter

field sales representative, outside sales rep

noun OWS-en-deenst-mit-ar-bye-ter Rare

Also means

field service employee

Usage Note

Außendienstmitarbeiter visits customers in person rather than working from an office (Innendienst). The role is common in pharmaceutical sales, insurance, and industrial goods; it usually involves a company car and flexible working hours.

Examples

"Der Außendienstmitarbeiter fährt täglich Kunden in der Region an."

Natural Translation

The field sales representative visits customers in the region every day.

Literal Translation

The field service employee drives to customers in the region daily.

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