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rainmaker
What does rainmaker mean?
The dealmaker who actually brings in business. Doesn't model, doesn't pitch, doesn't grind decks at 3am. Knows the CEO, makes the call, the mandate lands. Worth their weight because revenue follows them when they switch firms.
"They paid him 20 million to defect, the guy's a proper rainmaker."
Origin
Borrowed from Native American medicine men believed to summon rain; entered US business slang mid-20th century.
Frequently asked questions
What does Rainmaker mean in finance?
A Rainmaker is the senior banker whose contacts and Rolodex bring in the fees.
How do you use Rainmaker in a sentence?
"He's the firm's Rainmaker — half the deals come through his network."
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