Direct sellers often work outside the home, selling products to retail customers.
A direct seller typically works with their home marketing products for retail customers. He or she can sell any type of consumer product, from candles to quilting supplies. Beauty items, clothing, jewelry, and kitchenware are popular direct sales products. While distributing products to consumers often includes the use of catalogs to order items, a direct seller always meets customers face-to-face at some point.
Direct sellers may offer product samples to entice customers to make a purchase.
Since face-to-face meetings are such a different part of this type of product marketing, a direct seller should enjoy talking to people face-to-face. Direct sellers must believe in the products they sell and understand how to convince customers of the benefits of each item in a professional, no-pressure manner. House parties are a popular method of selling directly to retail consumers, as the atmosphere is light and the salesperson gets closer to the customer.
A direct seller may sell beauty products.
At a house party, the host or hostess invites their friends out for a night out with the direct seller. The direct seller displays some of the products for sale and brings catalogs and special offers to guests in hopes of receiving many orders. The host or hostess usually prepares some light snacks like coffee and cake. Keeping the mood light and fun while persuading guests to buy products is the salesperson’s job, while the receptionist usually gets some free items and house party discounts.
Some direct sellers work for product companies that don’t use the house party method, but instead rely strictly on catalog and distribution components. The direct seller leaves sealed catalogs and order forms with their name and contact information at offices and addresses. People interested in ordering the products contact the catalog seller. The seller takes the order from the company’s factory or distribution center and delivers the products to the customer to receive payment for the goods.
Flexible hours and having a home business are common reasons people become direct sellers. As long as the company is legitimate, the initial investment required by the seller is enough to cover a box or two of sample products. Direct selling work can be done part-time or full-time. Whether the items are pet supplies or body care items, if there is demand and the direct seller is personable and persuasive, you can earn a good income.