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Retail

Door-to-Door Sales Worker, News and Street Vendor, and Related Workers

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

Annual openings

52

BLS median wage

$38,590

Typical education

Flexible / varies by employer

10-year growth

-17%

Career requirements

What does this career require?

The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.

Typical education

Flexible / varies by employer

Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Work experience

This is an entry-level role so no experience is required.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Automation exposure

Moderate exposure

Some routine tasks may shift as tools improve, but the role is likely to adapt.

A typical day

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