Flyer distributor
ちらしはいふいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Flyer Distributors
Summary
Light labor job distributing flyers in designated areas to deliver advertisements and promotional materials to targets.
Description
Flyer distributors are a job type that distributes flyers or handbills in designated areas such as commercial facilities and residential neighborhoods. They confirm maps or routes and hand them out house by house or insert into mailboxes while moving on foot or by bicycle. After distribution, they also handle clerical tasks such as reporting the number of distributed flyers and checking undelivered locations. Compensation types include hourly pay, daily pay, and pure commission, and employment forms vary including part-time, contract work, and freelance. Flexible responses to weather and terrain, as well as planned actions, are required.
Future Outlook
Although some demand will decrease due to the spread of digital advertising, manual distribution remains necessary for community-based promotions, with stable demand expected.
Personality Traits
Can take initiative / Good at detailed tasks / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract work / Freelance / Long-term contract / Part-time/casual / Seasonal
Career Path
Posting leader → Promotion staff → Event staff → Event operations → Sales position
Required Skills
Communication skills / Map and GPS operation / Reporting, contacting, consulting / Time management skills
Recommended Skills
Customer service etiquette / Route planning / Stamina management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy to prevent missed distributions or duplicates is important. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is needed for long hours of walking and carrying loads. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced analysis is not required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Original ideas are not particularly required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Acquisition of specialized knowledge is almost unnecessary. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Aliases
- Flyer handout
- Posting staff
Related Jobs
- Event staff
- Sales promotion staff
- Sampling staff