Street Vendors and Related Salespersons
Snapshot
Street Vendors and Related Salespersons sell goods and services on established routes, door-to-door, and at street and market locations.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 9200 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $650 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | high |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | very high |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | below average |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- collecting goods and transporting them along established routes, to door-to-door areas, and to street and market locations
- displaying and demonstrating goods, and explaining the qualities of goods to customers
- informing customers of new goods and services
- receiving payments from customers and giving change
- recording transactions on customer receipts and sales records
- wrapping and packaging goods sold
- developing lists of prospective customers and calling on them to obtain new business
- ordering and purchasing goods for sale, and monitoring and maintaining stock levels
- may attract attention by playing music, singing and calling out goods and services for sale
Job Titles
- Cash Van Salesperson
- Door-to-door Salesperson
- Street Vendor