Collector salespersons and credit agents

Description

Collector salespersons and credit agents visit private households to obtain orders and collect payments for goods and services.

Tasks

• calls on household, explains purpose of call and displays or describes goods/services on offer
• emphasises main selling point of goods/services to stimulate customer interest
• quotes prices and terms, collects any payments and completes hire purchase or credit arrangements
• distributes advertising literature and sample goods
• makes follow-up calls to obtain further orders.

Educational Requirements

No academic qualifications are required. Training is provided on-the-job and may be supplemented by specialist short courses provided by employers.