Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers — Tasks

Task statements

• Explain products or services and prices and demonstrate use of products.
• Develop prospect lists.
• Deliver merchandise and collect payment.
• Write and record orders for merchandise or enter orders into computers.
• Arrange buying parties and solicit sponsorship of such parties to sell merchandise.
• Answer questions about product features and benefits.
• Distribute product samples or literature that details products or services.
• Circulate among potential customers or travel by foot, truck, automobile, or bicycle to deliver or sell merchandise or services.
• Persuade customers to purchase merchandise or services.
• Set up and display sample merchandise at parties or stands.
• Order or purchase supplies.
• Stock carts or stands.