About This Career Path
Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street.
Retail, Sales & Marketing
Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street.
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers
Average
$30,180
ANNUAL
$14.51
HOURLY
Entry Level
$28,480
ANNUAL
$13.69
HOURLY
Mid Level
$29,390
ANNUAL
$14.13
HOURLY
Expert Level
$31,040
ANNUAL
$14.93
HOURLY
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers
750
Projected job openings through 2030
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers
01
Explain products or services and prices and demonstrate use of products.
02
Develop prospect lists.
03
Deliver merchandise and collect payment.
04
Write and record orders for merchandise or enter orders into computers.
05
Arrange buying parties and solicit sponsorship of such parties to sell merchandise.
06
Answer questions about product features and benefits.
07
Distribute product samples or literature that details products or services.
08
Circulate among potential customers or travel by foot, truck, automobile, or bicycle to deliver or sell merchandise or services.
09
Persuade customers to purchase merchandise or services.
10
Set up and display sample merchandise at parties or stands.
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
SKILL
Persuasion
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Active Listening
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
ABILITY
Written Expression
Retail, Sales & Marketing
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