Tree Street Vendor
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Door-to-Door and Mobile Sales Workers
Summary
A profession that uses mobile stores to sell garden trees, indoor plants, potted plants, etc., face-to-face to general consumers.
Description
Tree street vendors procure garden trees, indoor plants, potted plants, and other nursery stock themselves and sell them directly to consumers at mobile sales points. Sales locations vary widely, including shopping streets, residential areas, event venues, etc., and they manage product assortments and displays, pricing, and customer service according to seasons and demand. They independently handle the entire process from procurement, transportation, display, sales, to aftercare, leveraging plant knowledge and cultivation know-how to address customer inquiries.
Future Outlook
While facing competition from e-commerce sales and large garden centers, there is potential to develop niche markets through community-based face-to-face sales and unique product assortments. Expansion of sales channels by combining with online sales is also anticipated.
Personality Traits
Excellent communication skills / Flexible and adaptable / High autonomy / Physically fit
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Tree Street Vendor → Tree Street Vendor → Garden Shop Staff → Horticulture Consultant → Independent Entrepreneurship
Required Skills
Cash Management / Ordering and Inventory Management / Plant Cultivation Management / Sales and Customer Service Skills / Transportation and Display Work
Recommended Skills
Customer Proposal Skills / Display Design / SNS Promotion / Vehicle Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to quickly respond to changes in weather and sales locations. |
| Communication Skills | Because there are many opportunities to explain plant characteristics and care methods to customers in an easy-to-understand manner. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because initiative is required to independently plan procurement and sales, and conduct sales activities. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is needed for long hours of outdoor work and transporting loads. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to personally plan sales routes, inventory management, and display methods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Mainly because sales activities are conducted individually, there are few opportunities for team collaboration. |
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