Roundspersons and Van Salespersons
Roundspersons and van salespersons deliver and sell food, drink and other goods by calling on householders or by selling from a mobile shop or van and call on households to collect and receive payment for laundered or similarly serviced articles.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£22989
New workers start around £11140. Normal pay is £22989 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £44686.
Jobs
2031
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Returns to depot and hands in unsold goods and cash.
- Sells goods, records deliveries, takes further orders or articles requiring servicing and collects cash or prepares bill.
- Calls out, rings bell or otherwise attracts attention to the items on sale.
- Calls at customers’ premises and delivers ordered goods.
- Drives vehicle over established route and parks at recognised stopping places or households.
- Loads vehicle with food, drink, or articles that have been laundered, etc..
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Reading Comprehension
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Active Listening
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Speaking
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Critical Thinking
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Active Learning
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Learning Strategies
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Mathematics
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Monitoring
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Writing
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Science
