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

Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or Street Vendor Example Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street.

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

• Explain products or services and prices and demonstrate use of products.
• Arrange buying parties and solicit sponsorship of such parties to sell merchandise.
• Write and record orders for merchandise or enter orders into computers.
• Answer questions about product features and benefits.
• Order or purchase supplies.
• Deliver merchandise and collect payment.

What Skills Do You Need to Work as a Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or Street Vendor?

Door-to-Door Sales Workers, and News and Street Vendors state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work.

Persuasion: Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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.

Negotiation: Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Related Job Titles for this Occupation:

• Newspaper Carrier
• Lei Seller
• Portable Canteen Operator
• Book Canvasser
• Beauty Consultant

Is There Job Demand for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, and News and Street Vendors?

In the United States, there were 82,400 jobs for Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or News and Street Vendor in 2016. 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.

Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or Street Vendor Average Salary

The typical yearly salary for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, and News and Street Vendors is somewhere between $19,580 and $59,570.

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

What Tools & Technology do Door-to-Door Sales Workers, and News and Street Vendors Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Door-to-Door Sales Workers, and News and Street Vendors:

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

Becoming a Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or Street Vendor

Learn what Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or News and Street Vendor education requirements there are.

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

References:

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

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