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Career Details : Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers

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Description

Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street.

Experience

No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before.

Education

These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.

Training

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

Tasks

  • Contacts customers by phone, mail, or in person to offer or persuade them to purchase merchandise or services.
  • Sets up and displays sample merchandise at parties or stands.
  • Maintains records of accounts and orders and develops prospect lists.
  • Explains products or services and prices and demonstrates use of products.
  • Circulates among potential customers or travels by foot, truck, automobile, or bicycle to deliver or sell merchandise or services.
  • Distributes product samples or literature that details products or services.
  • Writes orders for merchandise or enters order into computer.
  • Orders or purchases supplies and stocks cart or stand.
  • Arranges buying party and solicits sponsorship of parties to sell merchandise.
  • Delivers merchandise, serves customer, collects money, and makes change.

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    General Work Activities

    Important Skills

    Frequent Work Context

    • Job-Required Social Interaction
    • Persuade Someone to a Course of Action
    • Deal With External Customers
    • Objective or Subjective Information
    • Provide a Service to Others

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