Description
Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street.
- • Deliver merchandise and collect payment.
- • Write and record orders for merchandise or enter orders into computers.
- • Explain products or services and prices and demonstrate use of products.
- • Arrange buying parties and solicit sponsorship of such parties to sell merchandise.
- • Answer questions about product features and benefits.
- • Circulate among potential customers or travel by foot, truck, automobile, or bicycle to deliver or sell merchandise or services.
- • Develop prospect lists.
- • Distribute product samples or literature that details products or services.
- • Order or purchase supplies.
- • Set up and display sample merchandise at parties or stands.
- • Stock carts or stands.
- • Persuade customers to purchase merchandise or services.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
