What Do Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or News and Street Vendor Do?

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

What Do Door-to-Door Sales Workers, and News and Street Vendors Do On a Daily Basis?

• Explain products or services and prices and demonstrate use of products.
• Distribute product samples or literature that details products or services.
• Arrange buying parties and solicit sponsorship of such parties to sell merchandise.
• Persuade customers to purchase merchandise or services.
• Write and record orders for merchandise or enter orders into computers.
• Circulate among potential customers or travel by foot, truck, automobile, or bicycle to deliver or sell merchandise or services.

Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or Street Vendor Skills

These are the skills Door-to-Door Sales Workers, and News and Street Vendors say are the most useful in their careers:

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.

Related Job Titles for this Occupation:

• Independent Distributor
• Fuller Brush Man
• Book Canvasser
• Vendor
• Door to Door Selling Distributor

Job Outlook for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, and News and Street Vendors

There were about 82,400 jobs for Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or News and Street Vendor in 2016 (in the United States). There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or News and Street Vendor. The BLS estimates 8,600 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or Street Vendor are Colorado, Maryland, and Florida. Watch out if you plan on working in Idaho, Wisconsin, or Alaska. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

What is the Average Salary of a Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or Street Vendor

Door-to-Door Sales Workers, and News and Street Vendors make between $19,580 and $59,570 a year.

Door-to-Door Sales Workers, and News and Street Vendors who work in New York, Tennessee, or Oklahoma, make the highest salaries.

How much do Door-to-Door Sales Workers, and News and Street Vendors make in different U.S. states?

State	Annual Mean Salary
Arizona	$41,900
Arkansas	$28,880
California	$38,120
Colorado	$36,460
Florida	$29,910
Hawaii	$38,330
Illinois	$20,840
Indiana	$30,730
Iowa	$40,170
Kentucky	$28,440
Maryland	$34,200
Massachusetts	$36,690
Nevada	$26,790
New York	$49,350
North Carolina	$39,790
Ohio	$40,670
Oklahoma	$41,370
Oregon	$31,870
Pennsylvania	$24,870
Tennessee	$38,710
Texas	$35,200
Virginia	$29,590
Washington	$39,900
Wisconsin	$32,140

Tools & Technologies Used by Door-to-Door Sales Workers, and News and Street Vendors

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Door-to-Door Sales Workers, and News and Street Vendors may use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Office
• Web browser software
• Data entry software
• Route mapping software

How to Become a Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or Street Vendor

Are there Door-to-Door Sales Workers, and News and Street Vendors education requirements?

What work experience do I need to become a Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or Street Vendor?

Where Door-to-Door Sales Workers, and News and Street Vendors Are Employed

The table below shows the approximate number of Door-to-Door Sales Workers, and News and Street Vendors employed by various industries.

References:

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• College Factual
• O*NET Online

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