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Door-to-door Salesperson

OFO Code: 524301

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
524301
Occupation
Door-to-door Salesperson
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
SERVICE AND SALES WORKERS
Unit group
5243 · Door-to-door Salesperson

Official description
Door to door salespersons sell goods and services and solicit business for an establishment, by approaching or visiting potential customers, usually residents in private homes, by going from door to door.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Door-to-door Fundraising Collector, Telefunder, Hawker, Fund Raiser, Party Plan Salesperson

  • Giving details of various goods or services and of terms of sale by visiting clients and potential clients door to door
  • Distributing letters, information sheets and other documents to clients
  • Compiling lists of prospective clients and calling on them to obtain new business
  • Travelling between sales areas and clients and transporting samples or goods for sale
  • Demonstrating or describing goods or services on offer
  • Recording orders and transactions and placing orders received with suppliers
  • Preparing invoices and sales contracts and accepting payment

2. Demand status

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