remote selling

[/rɪˈmoʊt ˈsɛlɪŋ/]
noun
venda remota
1. The practice of selling products or services to customers without face-to-face interaction, typically through telephone, internet, email, or other distance communication methods
Remote selling has become increasingly popular since many businesses shifted to online operations.
A venda remota tornou-se cada vez mais popular desde que muitos negócios migraram para operações online.
2. Commercial transaction conducted entirely at a distance using technology or communication channels without the customer visiting a physical location
The company specializes in remote selling through video conferences and digital platforms.
A empresa se especializa em venda remota através de videoconferências e plataformas digitais.
Remote selling has gained significant cultural importance in Brazil since the COVID-19 pandemic, becoming a primary sales method for small and medium enterprises. The term 'venda remota' is now standard in Brazilian commercial law and regulatory frameworks. In the USA, this practice is deeply embedded in business culture and is often referred to interchangeably with 'e-commerce' or 'distance selling,' with strong emphasis on digital platforms and virtual customer engagement.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
distance sellingonline sellinge-commercetelesellingvirtual selling
Antonyms / Antônimos
face-to-face sellingin-store sellingdirect sellingretail selling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
venda remota
Standard term used in business and legal contexts in Brazil
São Paulo
venda à distância
Alternative formal term commonly used in commercial legislation
Rio de Janeiro
venda remota
Preferred term in business circles
Portugal
venda à distância
More common in European Portuguese legal and commercial contexts

Related Words

e-commercedigital marketingtelemarketingonline transactionvirtual commerce

Related Idioms & Phrases

closing a deal remotely
remote sales strategy
digital sales approach
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