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

Contacts customers by phone, mail, or in person to offer or persuade them to purchase merchandise or services. Maintains records of accounts and orders and develops prospect lists. Sets up and displays sample merchandise at parties or stands. Orders or purchases supplies and stocks cart or stand. Distributes product samples or literature that details products or services. Writes orders for merchandise or enters order into computer. Circulates among potential customers or travels by foot, truck, automobile, or bicycle to deliver or sell merchandise or services. Delivers merchandise, serves customer, collects money, and makes change. Arranges buying party and solicits sponsorship of parties to sell merchandise. Explains products or services and prices and demonstrates use of products.

Sales and Marketing -- Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems. Customer and Personal Service -- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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. 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. Service Orientation -- Actively looking for ways to help people.

Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Number Facility -- The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Selling or Influencing Others -- Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization -- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public -- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships -- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. Monitoring and Controlling Resources -- Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.