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dealmaker

dealmaker

4 4.3
A person who makes and negotiates business deals between companies
  • noun
  • /ˈdiːlˌmeɪkər/
translation icon : negociador
  • Mr. Perella, a veteran dealmaker who founded his advisory firm after a long career in banking, is an advisor to C.V.

Examples

  • Indeed, his evenhanded characterization of Santa Anna as a consummate dealmaker helps explain the caudillo's perennial popularity among his peers, reminding readers of the genuine impact of personalities on politics.

    Academic text (1997)
  • Well, to a large degree, the answer may reside in the hands of the Fed, Congress, and the political dealmakers in Europe.

    Blog text (2)
  • He's a great dealmaker and back slapper for people.

    Blog text (34)
  • At first, this was an annoyance to talent and their dealmakers.

    Blog text (2)
  • The city is ruled by commerce these days... ...and smart dealmakers like Saul.

  • When the business community speaks of becoming "good neighbors" and government regulators double as dealmakers, it's clear that profound changes are underway.

    Academic text (1998)
  • Jeff Blackburn, a former investment banker who worked on Amazon's IPO before joining the company in 1998, is Bezos's top dealmaker.

    Blog text (17)
  • As a seasoned dealmaker, she skillfully negotiated the terms of the contract that satisfied both parties.

  • He has built a reputation as a reliable dealmaker, facilitating numerous successful mergers in the tech industry.

  • The company's dealmaker helped finalize the acquisition, ensuring all details were handled properly.

Synonyms

negotiator
vsdealmaker
171 4.6

A person who talks with others to reach an agreement

is broader including arranging and facilitating agreements beyond formal talks
middleman
vsdealmaker
27 3.9

A person who helps others meet or agree on a deal

often works by connecting parties rather than only negotiating terms
deal maker
vsdealmaker
7 3.8

A person who is good at arranging agreements in business or politics

is the general term for arranging or facilitating business agreements
wheeler-dealer
vsdealmaker
  • Informal
3 8.0

A person who makes deals using clever or dishonest methods

is more neutral and formal focusing on arranging agreements without shady tactics
bargainer
vsdealmaker
1 3.7

A person who talks with others to get better terms

often focuses on negotiating specifics rather than arranging or facilitating connections
intermediator
vsdealmaker
1 7.7

A person who helps two sides talk and reach an agreement

focuses more on arranging and facilitating agreements across business contexts
treater
vsdealmaker
  • Jargon
8.1

A person who talks with others to reach an agreement

is more about arranging and facilitating business agreements than only taking part in talks
transactor
vsdealmaker
8.1

A person who does business or makes deals

places more emphasis on arranging and facilitating agreements than on conducting business

How Skilled

rainmaker
  • Jargon
11 8.3
dealmaker
4 4.3
closer
  • Jargon
3 5.5
negotiator
171 4.6
broker
243 3.5
middleman
27 3.9

Surface Forms

dealmaker singular
dealmakers plural

Morphology

dealmaker = deal + maker (transparent) = deal + maker

Formed by a straightforward compound 'deal' + 'maker'; an average learner who knows the components can infer 'a person who makes or arranges deals'.

Etymology

Dealmaker comes from the words deal ('an agreement' or 'business transaction') and maker ('someone who makes'). Like a matchmaker who brings people together, a dealmaker brings people or companies together to arrange business deals.