Door-to-Door Salesperson (Peddler)
ほうもんはんばいいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Door-to-Door and Mobile Sales Workers
Summary
Sales role that visits consumers' homes or companies to propose and sell products face-to-face. Builds trust with customers while traveling, handling contract signing and collections.
Description
Door-to-door salespeople (peddlers) are specialists who regularly patrol consumers' homes or corporate offices to propose and sell products. Using product knowledge, they conduct sales talks and demonstrations, responsible for contract preparation, payment transactions, and after-sales follow-up. They create visit routes according to sales plans, manage customer data, and promote new customer development and repeat sales. Long travel distances are common, with commission-based pay and quota systems frequently implemented, requiring strong communication skills, physical stamina, and stress tolerance.
Future Outlook
Door-to-door sales are declining due to the popularity of mail-order and online sales, but steady demand remains in face-to-face sales for elderly consumers and high-value-added products. The ability to build trust with customers will determine market value.
Personality Traits
Cheerful Personality / Patient / Positive Mindset / Proactive
Work Style
Commission-Based / Direct to/from Work Possible / Field Work / Many Dispatch and Contract Employees / Quotas Required
Career Path
Door-to-Door Salesperson (Peddler) → Chief Supervisor → Sales Manager → Sales Director → Franchise Owner
Required Skills
Contract Preparation / Customer Management / Product Knowledge / Sales Talk
Recommended Skills
Basic PC Operation / Customer Management System (CRM) / Materials Creation / Time Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Visiting locations and situations change frequently, requiring flexible and impromptu responses. |
| Communication Skills | High conversational skills are required for product explanations and negotiations with customers. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Necessary to devise visit plans and sales methods based on one's own judgment. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina due to extensive travel and prolonged standing work. |
| Stress Tolerance | High stress from rejections and quotas. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
- Salesperson Qualification
Aliases
- Door-to-Door Sales
- Home Visiting Salesperson
- Mobile Salesperson
- Peddler
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