pitchman

[ pich-muh n ]

/ ˈpɪtʃ mən /

an itinerant vendor of small wares that are usually carried in a case with collapsible legs, allowing it to be set up or removed quickly.

any high-pressure salesperson, as one at a concession at a fair or carnival.

a person who delivers a message on radio or television, as for a product, cause, etc.

Origin of pitchman

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; pitch¹ + -man

Bibi Netanyahu talked to the World Economic Forum this afternoon like a pitchman on a road show.

Netanyahu: Israel’s What’s Right With the Middle East |Christopher Dickey |January 23, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
You do, however, get points for finding a pitchman whose name perfectly matches your product.

12 Most Annoying Commercials of 2010 |Shannon Donnelly |December 25, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
Pitchman wanted to go home before the sun rose because he was afraid of being melted.

Myths and Legends of British North America |Katharine Berry Judson
The pitchman smiled with flawless teeth and the women smiled back at him.

The Glory of Ippling |Helen M. Urban

Then only Pitchman killed halibut; Raven could not kill any.

Myths and Legends of British North America |Katharine Berry Judson
Pitchman began to say “A-a-a-a-a,” rather weakly, because he was getting warm.

Myths and Legends of British North America |Katharine Berry Judson
Boswellister slipped away while the pitchman started to collect a new crowd.

The Glory of Ippling |Helen M. Urban

pitchman

/ (ˈpɪtʃmən) /

an itinerant pedlar of small merchandise who operates from a stand at a fair, etc

any high-pressure salesman or advertiser