The following is a summary of main duties for some occupations in this unit group:

A. Direct distributors, contact potential customers by phone or through personal contacts, demonstrate and sell products directly to individual customers or at sales parties and deliver purchased goods to customers.

B. Door-to-door salespersons solicit sales and sell merchandise to residents of private homes.

C. Street vendors set up and display merchandise on sidewalks or at public events to sell to the public.

D. Telephone solicitors and telemarketers contact businesses or private individuals, by telephone, to solicit sales for goods or services or conduct market surveys

E. Demonstrators arrange sales demonstration appointments, and show, describe and sell goods or services at wholesale, retail and industrial establishments, and at exhibitions, trade shows and private homes.

1. What education do you need to become a Other Elemental Sales Occupations?
   1. Some secondary school education is usually required. High school graduation may be required by some employers.... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Other Elemental Sales Occupations?
   The job outlook for Other Elemental Sales Occupations is considered Below Average because: 1. Employment grew at... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Other Elemental Sales Occupations?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Below Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be average... more
4. How much does a Other Elemental Sales Occupations make?
   The average hourly wages for Other Elemental Sales Occupations is $10.60/HR, which is close to the average for... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Other Elemental Sales Occupations"?
   13% of Other Elemental Sales Occupations are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for labouring and... more
6. How many Other Elemental Sales Occupations are employed part-time?
   43% of Other Elemental Sales Occupations are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 53,100 workers employed... more
7. How many Other Elemental Sales Occupations are self-employed?
   Roughly 27% of Other Elemental Sales Occupations are self-employed. This is considered Above average for the... more
8. What is the average age of a Other Elemental Sales Occupations?
   The relatively high percentage of younger workers suggests more entry-level positions and jobs that may serve as... more