Advertising sales agents
Sell or solicit advertising, including graphic art, advertising space in publications, custom made signs, or TV and radio advertising time. May obtain leases for outdoor advertising sites or persuade retailer to use sales promotion display items.

• 2002 employment: 157,000
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: About as fast as average
• Most significant source of training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers
Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street.

• 2002 employment: 155,000
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: A decline
• Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training

Parts salespersons
Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.

• 2002 employment: 248,000
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: A decline
• Most significant source of training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Telemarketers
Solicit orders for goods and services over the telephone.

• 2002 employment: 428,000
• Projected 2002-12 employment change: A decline
• Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training