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Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers

SOC 41-9091.00

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

8
Skills
8
Knowledge
1
Job Zone
No
Green

Top Skills 8

Speaking
4.0
Persuasion
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
3.8
Service Orientation
3.6
Active Listening
3.4
Coordination
3.2
Negotiation
3.2
Reading Comprehension
3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service
4.4
Sales and Marketing
4.2
English Language
3.3
Clerical
3.0
Administration and Management
3.0
Education and Training
2.6
Personnel and Human Resources
2.5
Psychology
2.4

Key Tasks

1Explain products or services and prices and demonstrate use of products.
2Develop prospect lists.
3Deliver merchandise and collect payment.
4Write and record orders for merchandise or enter orders into computers.
5Arrange buying parties and solicit sponsorship of such parties to sell merchandise.

Also Known As

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Tools & Equipment

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