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Street Market Vendor

OFO Code: 521101

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
521101
Occupation
Street Market Vendor
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
SERVICE AND SALES WORKERS
Unit group
5211 · Stall and Market Salespersons

Official description
Stall and market salespersons sell various goods from stalls on open-air or covered markets or from stalls in streets or other open spaces.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Ice Cream Vendor, Market Stall Vendor

  • Keeping accounts and maintaining a record of stock levels
  • Demonstrating and selling goods and accepting payment
  • Buying or contracting a regular supply of goods to be sold from wholesale suppliers or directly from producers
  • Obtaining permission to set up a stand at a particular place in streets, markets or other open spaces
  • Erecting and dismantling stalls and stands, transporting, storing, loading and unloading goods for sale
  • Determining product mix, stock and price levels for goods to be sold
  • Stacking and displaying goods for sale, and wrapping and packing goods sold

2. Demand status

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