We’re looking for a motivated, self-starter to join our team as a Canvasser. As a member of our street sales team, you go door to door to talk to potential customers about our products and services. This is an integral part of our lead generation process and strategy. It requires you to have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly and confidently bridge conversation gaps. As a canvasser, your job will entail approaching people in malls, at home, and on the street and informing them about our product(s) and its applications. We may also require you to sell our products directly and attend events where our product(s) will be displayed, such as county fairs and expos.
You should have excellent interpersonal skills, a strong sales background, and the ability to provide information on various products to succeed as a canvasser. Finally, a great Canvasser can connect with people personally and sell the company’s products or ideas without coming across as pushy.
Canvasser Duties & Responsibilities:
- Memorizing and reciting the employer’s prepared sales scripts or statements.
- I’m on my way to canvassing locations.
- Approaching and speaking with people about the company or organization on the street, and in their homes.
- Attempting to sway opinions by demonstrating knowledge of the product or organization.
- For electoral parties and businesses, obtaining signatures and personal information.
- From the office, making cold calls.
- Answering questions about the company’s product, the leader of the political party, or the organization.
- Attending industry-related events such as shows, and fairs.
- Keeping a professional appearance is essential.
- Meeting the company’s or organization’s quotas.
- Recruiting and training new Canvassers is a big part of what we do.
Canvasser Requirements:
- GED or high school diploma
- Work experience as a canvasser is not required but is a plus.
- Experience in sales is preferred.
- Interpersonal skills are exceptional.
- Ability to persuade people to buy ideas or products by persuading them to change their minds.
- Capacity to work nights, weekends, and after-hours.
- Able to travel widely.
- Working outside is required.
- Long-term walking and standing ability.