Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers
Human Advantage 69%
Significant human skills needed
AI Automation Risk Low Risk
2.8 / 10
This occupation requires complex human judgment, social interaction, and creative problem-solving that are difficult to automate.
Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street.
Also Known As: Balloon Seller, Beauty Consultant, Beauty Counselor, Book Agent, Book Canvasser, Book Solicitor, Bumboater, Candy Butcher +65 more
Core Tasks
- 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.
- Order or purchase supplies.
Supplemental Tasks (1)
- Stock carts or stands.
Emerging Tasks
New and evolving responsibilities for this role:
- Contact customers to ensure their satisfaction with products or services.
- Train new recruits or other employees.
Education & Training
Job Zone 1 Job Zone One: Little or No Preparation Needed
Education: Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Experience: Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.
On-the-Job 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.
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