Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers Go Back to List Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Data base user interface and query software

Tasks
	Deliver merchandise and collect payment.
	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.

Skills
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	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.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Knowledge
	Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

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Education & Training   Education:   These occupations usually require a high school diploma.   Related Experience:   Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

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Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   35   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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