Occupation information for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related... District Of Columbia

description

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

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Currently Employed: Not Available

Projected Annual Job Openings: Not Available

Typical Hourly Wage: Not Available

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: No formal educational credential

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Less than 1 month on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Explain products or services and prices and demonstrate use of products.
  • Develop prospect lists.
  • Deliver merchandise and collect payment.
  • Write and record orders for merchandise or enter orders into computers.
  • Arrange buying parties and solicit sponsorship of such parties to sell merchandise.
  • Answer questions about product features and benefits.
  • Distribute product samples or literature that details products or services.
  • Circulate among potential customers or travel by foot, truck, automobile, or bicycle to deliver or sell merchandise or services.
  • Persuade customers to purchase merchandise or services.
  • Set up and display sample merchandise at parties or stands.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Automobiles or cars
  • Desktop computers
  • Global positioning system GPS receiver
  • Notebook computers
  • Personal computers

Technology:
  • Internet browser software
  • Office suite software
  • Route navigation software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Web page creation and editing software