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

Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or Street Vendor Example 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?

• Circulate among potential customers or travel by foot, truck, automobile, or bicycle to deliver or sell merchandise or services.
• Explain products or services and prices and demonstrate use of products.
• Arrange buying parties and solicit sponsorship of such parties to sell merchandise.
• Set up and display sample merchandise at parties or stands.
• Deliver merchandise and collect payment.
• Write and record orders for merchandise or enter orders into computers.

Qualities of 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.

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

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 82,400 jobs in the United States for Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or News and Street Vendor. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or News and Street Vendor. There will be an estimated 8,600 positions for Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or Street Vendor per year.

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.

Average Door-to-Door Sales Workers, and News and Street Vendors Salary

The average yearly salary of a Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or Street Vendor ranges 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.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Door-to-Door Sales Workers, and News and Street Vendors 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 do Door-to-Door Sales Workers, and News and Street Vendors Use?

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 do I Become a Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or Street Vendor?

Education needed to be a Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or News and Street Vendor:

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

Below are examples of industries where Door-to-Door Sales Workers, and News and Street Vendors work:

References:

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

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