Newspaper Circulation Promoter
しんぶんかくちょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Representative Occupations
- Minor : Other Sales Representative Occupations
Summary
A sales position that proposes and concludes subscription contracts through visits or phone calls to expand newspaper subscribers.
Description
Newspaper circulation promoters belong to newspaper companies or sales outlets and visit households and businesses in their assigned areas to secure newspaper subscription contracts. They are sales professionals who build trust with customers, propose subscription plans and discount campaigns, and handle contract procedures and collections. They set monthly or annual expansion targets, plan and improve visit routes, and conduct follow-ups to meet quotas. Duties also include data entry and report preparation using customer management systems, as well as information sharing in team meetings.
Future Outlook
Although the number of print media contracts is on a declining trend due to digitalization and the diversification of subscription media, demand is expected to continue steadily by strengthening community-based services and proposals targeted at the elderly population.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Door-to-Door Sales / Fixed Salary Plus Commission / Has Quota / Vehicle Travel
Career Path
Newspaper Sales Store Staff → Sales Leader → Area Manager → Sales Manager
Required Skills
Communication Skills / Geographical Knowledge / Negotiation Skills / Sales Talk
Recommended Skills
Basic Marketing Knowledge / Customer Management / Time Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Essential for gaining customer trust and closing deals. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to endure long hours of fieldwork visits. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because action-oriented abilities and interpersonal skills are emphasized more than deep analysis. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because sales aggregation and goal management mostly involve simple calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle License
Aliases
- Newspaper Salesperson
- Newspaper Subscription Solicitor
Related Jobs
- Door-to-Door Salesperson
- Newspaper Delivery Person
- Newspaper Sales Store Staff