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Door-to-Door Sales Representative

Quick Facts

Median Salary$67,583
Most Common EducationHigh school or GED
Projected 10-Year Growth+18.25%
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What They Do

A Door-to-Door Sales Representative sells merchandise, products or services by visiting people in their homes. Travels door to door within a neighborhood or sales territory. Provides product demonstrations and advertises promotions and discounts to promote sales.


Core Tasks:

  • 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.
  • Circulate among potential customers or travel by foot, truck, automobile, or bicycle to deliver or sell merchandise or services.
  • Distribute product samples or literature that details products or services.
  • Persuade customers to purchase merchandise or services.
  • Order or purchase supplies.
  • Set up and display sample merchandise at parties or stands.

What to expect as a Door-to-Door Sales Representative

1Earn a High school or GED Diploma

32% of people achieve this level of education.

2Gain skills and experience

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3Land a job

651 openings for Door-to-Door Sales Representatives

Career Progression

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