Station Platform Vendor
えきたちうりにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Door-to-Door and Mobile Sales Workers
Summary
A job that sells bento, beverages, snacks, etc., while moving around the station platform or near the ticket gates.
Description
Station platform vendors are mobile salespeople who sell bento, beverages, snacks, etc., by hand while moving around the station platform or near the ticket gates. They transport and organize products in the early morning or during rush hours for commuting and school commutes, and sell using carts or baskets equipped with warming and cooling functions. They call out to passersby, handle settlements with cash or IC cards, and are also responsible for inventory management, sales tallying, cleaning, and maintenance. Adjustments to assortments are required based on weather, seasonal product rotations, and station-specific needs.
Future Outlook
Declining trend due to unmanned operations and the spread of vending machines, but certain demand remains for tourist-oriented and regionally specialized services.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Early Morning Work / Outdoor Work / Shift / Standing Work / Station Premises Work
Career Path
Station Platform Vendor → Mobile Salesperson (Other Industries) → Retail Store Staff → Sales Manager
Required Skills
Cart Operation / Cash IC Card Settlement / Customer Service Manners / Inventory Management
Recommended Skills
English Conversation (Tourist Support) / Product Display / Simple Cleaning
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because it requires actively calling out to passersby. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and cart transport. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | No advanced logical thinking is required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Little ingenuity in product display or sales methods. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Platform Vendor
- Station Bento Seller
- Ticket Gate Salesperson
Related Jobs
- In-Car Salesperson
- Mobile Salesperson
- Retail Store Salesperson