Median Annual Wage: $21,530
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (50%); Less than high school diploma (50%)
Projected Growth: Decline (-3% or lower)
Related Job Titles: Sales Representative; Demonstrator; Independent Sales Representative; Independent Beauty Consultant; Independent Distributor; Independent Jeweler; Street Vendor
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- Write and record orders for merchandise or enter orders into computers.
- Explain products or services and prices and demonstrate use of products.
- Contact customers to persuade them to purchase merchandise or services.
- Arrange buying parties and solicit sponsorship of such parties to sell merchandise.
- Answer questions about product features and benefits.
- Circulate among potential customers or travel by foot, truck, automobile, or bicycle to deliver or sell merchandise or services.
- Develop prospect lists.
- Distribute product samples or literature that details products or services.
- Order or purchase supplies.
- Set up and display sample merchandise at parties or stands.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers.
- Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers.