Other sales related occupations
Career Overview
This group includes workers:
- Who sell goods or services during home demonstrations or by telephone soliciting, retail exhibitions or street vending
- Who work in a wide range of retail and wholesale establishments, manufacturers, telemarketing companies and call centres
- Who may be self-employed
Job Titles
Duties
Direct distributors
- Contact potential customers by phone or through personal contacts
- Demonstrate and sell products directly to individual customers or at sales parties
- Deliver purchased goods to customers
Door-to-door salespersons:
- Seek sales and sell merchandise to residents of private homes
Street vendors perform the following duties:
- Set up and display merchandise on sidewalks or at public events to sell to the public
Telephone solicitors:
- Contact businesses or private individuals, by telephone, to sell goods or services or conduct market surveys
Demonstrators:
- Arrange sales demonstration appointments,
- Show, describe and sell goods or services at wholesale, retail and industrial establishments, and at exhibitions, trade shows and private homes
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
2,975% Employed Full Time
25%Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
- Work takes place in a controlled indoor environment
- Work also takes place outdoors in various outdoor weather conditions
Career Pathways
Progression to related supervisory positions is possible with additional training or experience.
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Occupational Interests
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Education, Training and Skills
- Some secondary school education is usually required. High school graduation may be required by some employers
- Self-employed street vendors and door-to-door salespersons may require a municipal merchant's permit
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Academic/Basic Upgrading
Skills
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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.
See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Convincing others to change their mind or behaviour.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
2,975Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 90 | 3.0% |
| Kootenay | 65 | 2.2% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 1,965 | 66.2% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northeast | 15 | 0.5% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 355 | 12.0% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 475 | 16.0% |
Labour Market Outlook
The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.
Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
1,050Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 20 | 0.2% |
| Kootenay | 10 | 1.0% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 770 | 1.7% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 120 | 1.2% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 120 | 0.4% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 670 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 100 |
| Information, Culture and Recreation | 50 |
| Wholesale Trade | 50 |
| Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services | 40 |
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