Transport, Supply Chain
Driver / Sales Worker
Overview
A driver sales worker is responsible for driving a company vehicle to deliver and sell products to customers. They may also take orders, collect payments, and maintain records of transactions.
The main responsibilities of a driver sales worker include loading and unloading goods onto the vehicle, delivering goods to customers, collecting payments, and promoting products or services to potential customers. They may also be responsible for maintaining records of sales and inventory, and ensuring that their vehicle is in good working condition.
Common tasks
| Task | Related trait(s) |
|---|---|
| Loading and unloading products | Punctuality and attention to detail |
| Delivering products | Punctuality and attention to detail Risk avoidance |
| Selling and promoting products to customers, providing information about offers and other relevant issues | Punctuality and attention to detail |
| Collecting payments and maintaining records of sales transactions | Punctuality and attention to detail Activity level |
| Monitoring inventory levels and reporting any product shortages or damages | Punctuality and attention to detail |
| Complying with health and safety regulations | Punctuality and attention to detail |
| Maintaining vehicles in good condition, clean, organized and report vehicle problems to management | Punctuality and attention to detail |
| Maintaining a positive relationship with customers | Emotional stability Politeness Compliance Effective listening Persuasive communication Making others feel at ease |
| Meeting sales targets and contributing to the achievement of business objectives | Punctuality and attention to detail Teamplayer Positive group practices |
Soft skills measured by TraitForward
| Trait | No of Questions | Cronbach’s alpha (α) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punctuality and attention to detail | 10 | 0.81 | |
| Do they have a desirable work ethic? | |||
| Activity level | 7 | 0.70 | |
| Can they multitask? Can they handle demanding workloads? | |||
| Emotional stability | 5 | 0.80 | |
| Can they remain calm in difficult situations? | |||
| Risk avoidance | 5 | 0.76 | |
| Will they follow health and safety procedures and traffic laws? | |||
| Politeness | 7 | 0.73 | |
| Can they deal in a polite manner? | |||
| Teamplayer Positive group practices | 9 | 0.72 | |
| Do they like being included in a group? | |||
| Compliance | 8 | 0.75 | |
| Do they respect rules and authority? | |||
| Effective listening | 8 | 0.71 | |
| Do they understand others? | |||
| Persuasive communication | 9 | 0.83 | |
| Do they express themselves effectively? | |||
| Making others feel at ease | 8 | 0.81 | |
| Are they pleasant to interact with? | |||
Did you Know?
Source: US Department of Labor – Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median wage:
$29,280 / per year
$14 / hour
A relatively low annual wage is $41,360 (10th percentile)
A relatively high salary of the annual wage is $47,850 (90th percentile)
Expected employment growth:
Number of professionals occupied in US in 2021: 531 K
Projected number of professionals occupied in US in 2031: 594.5 K
Employment percent change: 12%
Entry Education level:
To become a driver sales worker, one typically needs a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record. They must be physically fit and able to lift and move heavy items. Additionally, driver sales workers must have strong communication and customer service skills, as well as basic math skills for handling transactions and maintaining records. Some driver sales workers may receive on-the-job training specific to their industry or the products they are selling.
Find out the psychometric properties for the Driver / Sales Worker Traitforward questionnaire