Mobile Salesperson
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Door-to-Door and Mobile Sales Workers
Summary
Mobile salespeople use vehicles such as trucks or wagons to directly sell products like food and sundries in various locations.
Description
Mobile salespeople use vehicles such as kitchen cars or wagons to sell products like food and sundries in various locations. They handle product procurement and menu development in advance, plan sales routes and stall locations. On-site, they set up vehicles, display products, handle cashier duties, customer service, and promotional activities while managing inventory and tallying sales. Sales often take place outdoors or at event venues, requiring adaptations to weather, seasons, and customer demographics. They may work independently as self-employed, in a company's mobile sales division, or under a franchise. Compliance with food and hygiene laws and regulations is essential, as is maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Future Outlook
While expansion is expected due to growing event and tourism demand as well as regulatory easing leading to market growth, competition will intensify with more entrants, and the need for strengthened hygiene management will increase.
Personality Traits
Action-Oriented / Adaptable / Customer-Oriented / Physically Fit / Sociable
Work Style
Event Exhibition / Freelance / Full-time Employee / Part-time
Career Path
Mobile Sales Staff → Supervisor → Independence and Entrepreneurship → Franchise Owner
Required Skills
Cash Register Operation / Customer Service and Sales Skills / Hygiene Management / Inventory Management / Standard Vehicle Driving
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / Cost Management / Marketing Knowledge / Product Display / SNS Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Flexibility is needed to quickly respond to changes in weather or sales locations. |
| Communication Skills | High communication skills are required for dealing with first-time customers and acquiring repeat customers. |
| Initiative & Leadership | A proactive attitude is required to independently devise and implement sales promotion measures for attracting customers and increasing sales. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength and endurance are required for vehicle loading/unloading, setup, and prolonged standing work. |
| Planning & Organization | The ability to plan efficient routes, inventory, and procurement is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Mental resilience is needed to endure long hours, sudden troubles, and customer complaints. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Operations are often solo, with limited opportunities for team collaboration. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Salesperson Certification
- Standard Driver's License
Aliases
- Kitchen Car Operator
- Mobile Sales Staff
- Wagon Staff
Related Jobs
- Event Staff
- Sales Promoter
- Store Salesperson