Product Visiting and Mobile Salesperson
しょうひんほうもん・いどうはんばいいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Door-to-Door and Mobile Sales Workers
Summary
Job involving visiting customer sites or using mobile sales vehicles to sell products, while handling customer service, inventory management, and sales management.
Description
Product visiting and mobile salespeople use vehicles or visiting routes to sell products at customer sites or public spaces. They plan routes in advance, load products, and handle display, proposals, and sampling at the site. They identify needs through customer service, and manage sales totals, inventory replenishment, and cash. They must adapt to weather and time variations, ensure safe driving, and perform tasks efficiently. Requires physical stamina for long hours of standing, loading/unloading vehicles, and individual customer interactions, as well as communication skills.
Future Outlook
In an aging society, demand for door-to-door sales remains stable, but there are also possibilities of labor shortages and replacements due to digitalization. Efforts to enhance efficiency and value-added proposals are required.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Action-oriented / Autonomous / Sociable
Work Style
Career Path
Mobile Sales Staff → Area Manager → Store Salesperson → Franchise Owner → Sales Position
Required Skills
Cash Register Operation / Inventory Management / Ordinary Car Driving / Product Display / Route Planning
Recommended Skills
Basic Marketing Knowledge / Communication Skills / Complaint Handling / Self-Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because sales locations and customer demographics change. |
| Communication Skills | To communicate smoothly with diverse customers and draw out their needs. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because it is necessary to think of and act on one's own promotional strategies. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because prolonged standing work and loading/unloading vehicles require physical stamina. |
| Planning & Organization | Because planning efficient visiting routes and display layouts is necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because face-to-face sales and weather conditions can easily cause stress. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Often works alone, with few opportunities for team collaboration. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
- Salesperson Certification
Aliases
- Door-to-Door Salesperson
- Mobile Sales Staff
- Mobile Sales Vehicle Salesperson
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