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Gatekeeper Definition

Definition:  A person in sales and marketing who acts as a barrier to access, either through their lack of cooperation or their control over the decision-making process. These individuals often hold the power to make or break a deal and are not easily swayed by persuasive tactics. In other words, a gatekeeper is a wall that must be scaled to reach the end goal, and sometimes it’s more trouble than it’s worth.

Use It In a Sentence: I was trying to close the deal with the CEO, but I hit a roadblock when I realized the assistant was the ultimate gatekeeper, controlling access to the decision-maker.

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