As of July 2026, Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers has an AI-exposure score of 53/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Score inputs for this role: This role starts from O*NET 29.1 occupational descriptors and is empirically grounded by Penn/OpenAI GPTs are GPTs study, Anthropic Economic Index (June 26, 2026), Felten, Raj and Seamans AIOE index. BLS labor-market figures are separate context, not score inputs.

AI Exposure Score for

Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers

53/100
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More exposed than 38% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$41,380. About 2,700 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 - growth plus replacement).

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Data sources, not endorsements: O*NET and curated role data; empirical AI signals where matched; BLS employment, pay, and demand as separate context.Methodology Data sources
Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street.

Common titles
Direct Sales CoachDoor-to-Door Sales TrainerIndependent Sales AssociateIndependent Sales RepresentativeIndependent Beauty ConsultantIndependent Distributor
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 1 · Little or No Preparation Needed Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations.

Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.

Skills and knowledge
PersuasionSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationCoordinationNegotiation
Tools and technology
FacebookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareRoute mapping softwareWeb browser softwareGlobal positioning system GPS receivers
Work context
Decision latitudeExternal customersTelephoneEmail useFrequent contact with others

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers, SOC 41-9091.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Write and record orders for merchandise or enter orders into computers.
Augmentable
  • Deliver merchandise and collect payment.
  • Answer questions about product features and benefits.
8 more augmentable tasks locked in the report.
Durable
  • Persuade customers to purchase merchandise or services.

We analyzed all 12 Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers tasks - 1 automatable, 10 augmentable and 1 durable. The full task map - every task with exactly what to do about each - is in your Career Report.

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Adjacent path comparison

Related roles with exposure deltas, salary, demand, and reachability. Lower-exposure options appear only when the data supports them.

30/60/90 plan + PDF

A keepable roadmap plus resume and LinkedIn repositioning.

Grounded in O*NET-linked or curated role data, with Penn, Anthropic Economic Index, and AIOE signals where matched. BLS labor-market context is separate - not generic advice.

Adjacent career paths

Relatedness shows how reachable a move may be. A path is labeled lower exposure only when its score is at least 6 points lower; every row shows the measured difference.

Retail Salespersons
80% skills overlap; 2 points higher - similar exposure within the 5-point model resolution; Elevated band; ~US$35,410
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7 more adjacent paths with exposure deltas, salary, demand, and reachability in your Career Report.
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Write and record orders for merchandise or enter orders into computers.

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