This occupation should grow slower than the average for other occupations in Indiana. National Outlook Nationally, employment of route salespeople is expected to grow more slowly than average through 2008. The future of this occupation depends on the continued practice of selling and delivering goods by route. Firms are shifting sales, ordering, and customer service to sales and office staff. Delivery drivers who do not have sales duties are replacing some route salespeople.
Job openings are rare for sales route driver positions.
There is substantial competition for openings. People with good driving records and sales experience are most likely to be hired. Preparation Employers prefer applicants who have at least a high school education. Workers who sell alcohol must be at least 21 years old. Most employers prefer applicants who are good drivers and have sales ability.