Driver/Sales Workers
Driver/Sales Workers combine driving and customer service by delivering goods and making sales on established routes. They drive trucks or vans to deliver products like food, laundry, or retail items while interacting with customers, taking orders, and processing payments. Modern technology like GPS navigation, mobile payment systems, and route optimisation apps help them work efficiently. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to build relationships with regular customers while developing both driving and sales skills.
Did you know?
You'll need to obtain the appropriate driver's licence for the vehicle type you'll be operating. This may include a Light Rigid (LR) or Medium Rigid (MR) licence depending on the vehicle size, which requires additional training and testing beyond a standard car licence.
At a glance
Typical average pay
$58,000 Avg/yr
Growth
Stable
Top skill
Active Listening
Things to consider
Customer Service Skills Development
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building customer relationships and making sales. Consider developing these skills through part-time retail work or customer service roles while studying.
Career Progression Opportunities
This role can lead to opportunities in logistics management, sales management, or starting your own delivery business. Experience gained in route management and customer relations provides valuable skills for advancement.
Key responsibilities
Collects goods and transports them along established routes, to door-to-door areas, and to street and market locations
Displays and demonstrates goods, and explains the qualities of goods to customers
Informs customers of new goods and services
Receives payments from customers and gives change
Records transactions on customer receipts and sales records