hard sellˌhard ˈsell noun [singular]MARKETING1something that is difficult to sell or make popularCheap solar panels could be the answer to the power shortage, but they are proving to be a hard sell.
2when someone uses a lot of pressure to get you to buy something or persuade you to do somethingSecurities firms are encouraging brokers to soften their hard sell and win back the clients’ faith.
Dealers are turning tohard sell tactics to convince customers to buy now.