Everyday Office Jargon · Managing Director level

"Coffee is for closers"

"Coffee is for closers" is a phrase from the film Glengarry Glen Ross used to warn that perks or respect must be earned through results, particularly in sales.

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How "Coffee is for closers" shows up at work

Quoted unironically by sales managers who watched the movie as a motivational tool and missed that the salespeople in it are miserable. Occasionally used ironically by everyone else in earshot.

Buzzword

Remember, coffee is for closers. Let's see some numbers this week.

Plain English

Perks go to people who perform. Let's see some numbers this week.

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