Good Business Introductions

By creating a good first impression

When you meet people in business for the first time, you want to create a good first
impression of both yourself and your company. How do you do this? By confidently telling
them who you are, what your job is and what company you work for, of course!

By painting a professional image

Your introduction is also an opportunity for you to paint a professional picture of yourself and
your company. It’s the right time to lay the foundation for future business dealings and
networking.
By presenting you and your company in the best possible light

By making an introduction that makes you and your company look good, you’re building trust
in the new business people you meet.

So, how can you make your business introductions shine?

30 Important English Phrases for Business

Introductions
Introducing Yourself

Okay, let’s start with the most basic form of self-introduction.

1. Hello, I’m/my name is + [your name]

“Hello, I’m/my name is Ben Franklin.”

You may say “Hi” instead of “Hello.” “Hi” may sometimes be considered to be less formal.
But in general, both “Hello” and “Hi” are acceptable these days.

Talking About Your Company Name, Location and Length of

Service

You may choose to be very general by only mentioning the company where you work.

2. I’m with + [company name]

“I’m with Citibank/Federal Express/Samsung.”

You could get more specific by giving the location where you are based.
3. I’m based in + [location]
“I’m based in Japan/Chicago/our headquarters in Berlin.”

Let’s say someone asks you “How long have you been with this company?”

Here’s one way you could phrase your answer.

4. I’ve been with + [company name] + for + [length of time]

“I’ve been with Twitter for 3 years.”
Another way to phrase your answer would be “I’ve been with + [company name] + since +
[year].”
“I’ve been with Twitter since 2011.”
Talking About Your Industry, Job and Responsibilities

Now let’s say you’re asked “What do you work as?” The most general response is to mention
the industry (business) that your company is in.

5. I work in + [industry]
“I work in information technology/construction/banking.”
To be more specific, you could state your area of expertise (job skill) by saying “I work in +
[area of expertise].”
“I work in software development/engineering/HR.”
You could also say that you’re one of the software developers/engineers/HR managers in
your company.
6. I work as + [article (a/an)] + [occupation]
“I work as a software developer/an engineer/an HR manager.”
7. I’m + [article] + [occupation]
“I’m a software developer/an engineer/an HR manager.”
To be more specific, you could state your actual job title by saying “I’m + article (a/an) +
[actual job title].”
“I’m a Senior Software Developer/a Biochemical Engineer/an Assistant HR Manager.”

Using the next two phrases, you can get as specific as you like to describe the job areas you’re
involved in and/or are responsible for.

8. I’m involved in + [project/area of involvement]

“I’m involved in software development/engineering/HR management.”
You can also use the phrasing “I’m involved in + [verb]ing + [project/area of involvement].”
“I’m involved in conducting training courses for our new staff.”
“I’m involved in writing software apps for our latest model of smartphones due to be
launched next October.”
You could also offer some details about your job responsibilities.

9. I’m responsible for + [verb]ing + [area of responsibility]

“I’m responsible for ensuring that our new staff are well trained.”
“I’m responsible for developing new software apps for our smartphones.”
10. I head the + [department/project]
“I head the HR Department/the engineering project.”
11. I manage the + [department/project]
“I manage the Finance Department/the sales project team.”
12. I look after + [department/project]
“I look after the Marketing Department/all the restaurants in this state.”
13. I’m in charge of + [department/project]
“I’m in charge of the Sales Department/the hotel construction project.”

You may also mention who you report to at work.

14. I report (directly) to the + [superior]

“I report (directly) to the Head of Finance.”