skillfactor-pipeline/skills/leaflet-distributor/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — leaflet distributor

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 41-9091.00 (Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 9510; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

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

Detailed work activities

• Answer customer questions about goods or services.
• Arrange delivery of goods or services.
• Contact current or potential customers to promote products or services.
• Coordinate sales campaigns.
• Demonstrate products to consumers.
• Distribute promotional literature or samples to customers.
• Explain technical product or service information to customers.
• Identify potential customers.
• Process sales or other transactions.
• Purchase stocks of merchandise or supplies.
• Sell products or services.
• Set up merchandise displays.
• Stock products or parts.
• Take product orders from customers.