How to become a roundspersons and van salesperson
Official title: Roundspersons and van salespersons
Also called: Van man, Van salesman, Van traveller, Milk man, Milk vendor, Delivery boy, Shop manager, Milk retailer, Milk salesman, Shop salesman, Milk deliverer, Bread salesman
Roundspersons and van salespersons deliver and sell food, drink and other goods by calling on householders or by selling from a mobile shop or van and call on households to collect and receive payment for laundered or similarly serviced articles.
Main tasks
- Loads vehicle with food, drink, or articles that have been laundered, etc.
- Drives vehicle over established route and parks at recognised stopping places or households
- Calls at customers’ premises and delivers ordered goods
- Calls out, rings bell or otherwise attracts attention to the items on sale
- Sells goods, records deliveries, takes further orders or articles requiring servicing and collects cash or prepares bill
- Returns to depot and hands in unsold goods and cash
How to become one
No academic qualifications are required but candidates should hold a clean driving licence. Off and on-the-job training is provided.
Pay · Outlook
- Median full-time pay: £27,401 a year
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- Debt, rent and other cash collectors
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Questions people ask
How do I become a roundspersons and van salesperson?
No academic qualifications are required but candidates should hold a clean driving licence. Off and on-the-job training is provided.
How much does a roundspersons and van salesperson earn in the UK?
Median full-time pay is £27,401 a year (Office for National Statistics).
Do you need a degree to become a roundspersons and van salesperson?
Usually not. Only 16% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Office for National Statistics: Annual Population Survey: employment by occupation (April 2025 to March 2026), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Office for National Statistics: SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions (2026-08-27 edition), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Office for National Statistics: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, Table 14 (2025 provisional), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03