direct selling
Sales without stores
Direct selling is the marketing of products directly to consumers, bypassing retail stores.
Salespeople typically work independently, often in customers' homes or through personal networks: Tupperware parties pioneered direct selling, She got into direct selling for a cosmetics company.
The term sometimes overlaps with multilevel marketing, where sellers also recruit other sellers.
Located at residence
- consultantsExperts hired for guidance
- distributorsEntities that supply retailers
- demonstrationsPublic displays of opinion
- face-to-faceDirect personal encounter
door-to-door · multilevel · commissions · booking · reorders · territory · one-on-one
Public display of opinion
- presentationFormal display to viewers
- pitchFrequency of sound
- samplesSmall test portions
- follow-upSubsequent action on something
closing · testimonials · before-and-after · upselling · delivery · guarantees · returns
Subordinate network members
- uplineRecruiter in network marketing
- sponsorFunder of activities
- recruitmentSeeking new personnel
- team-buildingFostering group cohesion
referrals · prospecting · mentorship · enrollment · organization · leadership · duplication · training
Working for yourself
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- work-from-homeEmployment from residence
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- self-starterOne with initiative
empowerment · ownership · part-time · goal-setting · self-motivation
Skin-applied beauty substances
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
- kitchenwareCooking and prep tools
- jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
- candlesWax lights with wicks
leggings · vitamins · tupperware · makeup · fragrances · clothing · accessories
home-based
Located at residence
- consultantsExperts hired for guidance
- distributorsEntities that supply retailers
- demonstrationsPublic displays of opinion
face-to-face · door-to-door · multilevel · commissions · booking · reorders · territory · one-on-one
demonstration
Public display of opinion
- presentationFormal display to viewers
- pitchFrequency of sound
- samplesSmall test portions
follow-up · closing · testimonials · before-and-after · upselling · delivery · guarantees · returns
downline
Subordinate network members
- uplineRecruiter in network marketing
- sponsorFunder of activities
- recruitmentSeeking new personnel
team-building · referrals · prospecting · mentorship · enrollment · organization · leadership · duplication · training · testimonials
self-employment
Working for yourself
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- work-from-homeEmployment from residence
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
self-starter · empowerment · ownership · part-time · goal-setting · self-motivation
cosmetics
Skin-applied beauty substances
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
- kitchenwareCooking and prep tools
- jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
candles · leggings · vitamins · tupperware · makeup · fragrances · clothing · accessories
- door-to-door salescanvassing, soliciting, solicitation, door knocking, peddling
- retail channelsretail stores, e-commerce, wholesale, franchises, kiosks
- MLMdownline, upline, pyramid scheme, MLM, network marketing