Closers

Closers refers to individuals, devices, or processes that finalize a particular event or transaction. The term is used in multiple domains, each with its own conventions.

In sports, particularly baseball, a closer is a relief pitcher designated to finish games, typically in the final inning, with the aim of securing a win. Closers often have a high number of saves and are valued for performance under pressure. The role and usage have evolved with changes in bullpen strategies and game conditions.

In sales and business development, a closer is a salesperson whose primary responsibility is finalizing deals, negotiating terms, and obtaining signatures. This role emphasizes converting prospects into customers and often interacts with earlier stages of the sales process, such as lead qualification and proposal development.

In hardware and building trades, a door closer is a mechanical device mounted on or in a door to control closure and latching. Most closers are hydraulic or pneumatic and allow adjustments to closing speed, latching speed, and force. They support safety, accessibility, and convenience in buildings.

In real estate and law, the closer or closing agent coordinates the final steps of a transaction, including document preparation, funding, title transfer, and recordation. The closing marks the formal completion of a sale or transfer of property and requires coordination among multiple parties.

Other uses of the term may appear in manufacturing, software, or project management, where a closer denotes processes or actions that bring activities to an official end, such as closing a ticket, case, or project.