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

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

Life As a Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or Street Vendor: What Do They Do?

• Arrange buying parties and solicit sponsorship of such parties to sell merchandise.
• Explain products or services and prices and demonstrate use of products.
• Distribute product samples or literature that details products or services.
• Deliver merchandise and collect payment.
• Set up and display sample merchandise at parties or stands.
• Write and record orders for merchandise or enter orders into computers.

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

Below is a list of the skills most Door-to-Door Sales Workers, and News and Street Vendors say are important on the job.

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.

Other Door-to-Door Sales Worker, or Street Vendor Job Titles

• Pillow Agent
• Demonstrator
• Lei Seller
• Paper Deliverer
• Vendor

Job Opportunities 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 Salary

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.

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 & Technology 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 to 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:

How many years of work experience do I need?

Door-to-Door Sales Workers, and News and Street Vendors Sector

The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.

References:

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

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