Driver/Sales Workers

Also Called: Driver, Driver Salesman, Route Driver, Route Salesman

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$20,800

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Driver/Sales Workers do

Drive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell or deliver goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up or deliver items such as commercial laundry. May also take orders, collect payment, or stock merchandise at point of delivery.

  • Drive trucks to deliver such items as food, medical supplies, or newspapers.
  • Inform regular customers of new products or services and price changes.
  • Record sales or delivery information on daily sales or delivery record.
Industry Areas:

Retail Sales and Services

Training Program Areas:

OCT-Only Retail Sales & Service • Retail Sales

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Work Context

  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  • Time Pressure
  • Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Tools

  • Delivery trucks
  • Bar code reader equipment
  • Pallet trucks
  • Portable data input terminals
  • Laser fax machine

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Data base user interface and query software
MobiTech Systems Route Sales Trakker
Soft Essentials Vending Essentials
Map creation software
GEOCOMtms A.Maze Planning
Route planning software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Service Orientation
  • Complex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Business
customer service
management
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
food production
Arts and Humanities
English language
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road

Education

  • % High school diploma or equivalent
  • % Less than high school diploma

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Driver/Sales Workers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Skincare Specialists

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Advertising Sales Agents

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Self Control
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Values

  • Support
  • Independence
  • Relationships

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Hand and Finger Use

This is what Driver/Sales Workers across the country typically make.

$10.00 / hour
$20,800 /year

Entry Level

$17.03 / hour
$35,420 /year

Median Level

$29.37 / hour
$61,080 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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