How to hire a door to door sales person

How to hire a door to door sales person, step by step

Here's a step-by-step door to door sales person hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a door to door sales person job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new door to door sales person
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a door to door sales person, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A door to door sales person's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, doors to doors sales person from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of doors to doors sales person and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Door To Door Sales Person	Description	Hourly rate
   Door To Door Sales Person		$14-34
   Vendor	A vendor's role is to sell goods and services to individuals, business entities, and stores. It is their responsibility to maintain the supply flow of products, coordinate with business partners, and maintain positive relationships with customers to strengthen the client base... Show more	$15-40
   Canvasser	A canvasser is responsible for supporting the sales operations by researching the current market trends to know the public demands, sell goods and services, negotiate sales offers to customers, and recommend the organization's product to potential clients through marketing sales pitches. Canvassers must have a broad knowledge of the goods and services of the company to respond with the customers' inquiries and concerns, record recommendations, and improve products' features based on clients' feedbacks... Show more	$14-28

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Product Samples
   • Door-To-Door Sales
   • Customer Service
   • Sales
   • Security Systems
   • Lawn Care
   • Pest Control
   • Sales Techniques
   • Product Knowledge
   • Sales Presentations
   • Sales REP
   • Direct TV
   • ADT
   • Customer Relations

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead the project to move Amway distributor information from IMS to DB2.
   • Increase customer understanding of Comcast products and pricing models as well as competitive advantage over other service providers.
   • Implement DBA web site on intranet.
   • Design and develop new customer sales applications and recommend enhancements for existing applications.
   • Develop a strong foundation in business-to-consumer sales, with special attention to capitalizing on client hot-buttons and solution-selling.
   • Increase customer understanding of Comcast products and pricing models as well as competitive advantage over other service providers.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your door to door sales person job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A door to door sales person salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, doors to doors sales person' average salary in montana is 55% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level doors to doors sales person earn 57% less than senior-level doors to doors sales person.
   • Certifications. A door to door sales person with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a door to door sales person's salary.

   Average door to door sales person salary

   $47,622yearly

   $22.90 hourly rate

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   Entry-level door to door sales person salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a door to door sales person job description

   A good door to door sales person job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a door to door sales person job description:

   Door to door sales person job description example

   America's Windows is a family-owned business growing and headquartered right here in Southwest Florida with over a decade of experience! We specialize in windows and doors; that is all we do all day every day! Our top priority is to promote a positive experience for our customers and each employee alike.
   *Our work environment is in the top 1%!*
   
   - Set your own schedule
   
   - Ability to grow your own sales team
   
   - Great team-minded atmosphere
   
   - Virtual training to get you started quickly and around your schedule
   
   - Highest earning pay structure in the entire industry
   
   - Work and learn from some of the top minds in the home improvement industry
   
   Our company is seeking Sales Representatives who have a background in sales and can interact with a wide range of clients. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and presentation skills, exceptional people skills, and is looking for a work from home opportunity with the ability to make a great weekly income. A successful applicant will possess strong sales aptitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
   
   There is a great sense of urgency behind upgrading with hurricane-rated windows and doors within Florida. Plus, you have the benefit of working when you want, where you want without someone micromanaging you every step of the way.
   
   _Sound completely different than what your used to?_ Give us 15 minutes in a quick call to share everything about our process and how easily we can set you up for success.
   
   *A Great Work-Life Balance*
   
   At Americas Windows you're in control. You set when and where you work. No last-minute appointments, working every evening or driving across town every single Saturday. You set your own schedule.
   
   *Why is this a good fit for you?*
   
   Americas Windows can get you trained and up to speed and ready to start accepting appointments very quickly. We have a dedicated training program to help you learn both remotely and in the field with someone showing you firsthand what it takes to hit the ground running. If we sound like a company you would be interested in growing your career with, we welcome you to apply and we would love the opportunity to have a quick chat.
   
   Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
   
   Pay: $95,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
   
   Benefits:
   * Employee discount
   * Flexible schedule
   * Referral program
   Schedule:
   * Self-determined schedule
   Supplemental pay types:
   * Bonus pay
   * Commission pay
   
   Work Location: On the road

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right door to door sales person for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your door to door sales person job on Zippia to find and recruit door to door sales person candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with door to door sales person candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new door to door sales person

   Once you've selected the best door to door sales person candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new door to door sales person. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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