Traveling Sales Crews FAQ

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Traveling Sales Crews Frequently Asked Questions

What are traveling sales crews?

A traveling sales crew is a group of young adults working for a particular company or companies that travel from place to place. Crews sell various products ranging from magazines to cleaning products and various other items such as perfume. The many benefits of being associated as a traveling sales crew can be traced back several decades.
Some traveling sales crews travel within the confines of a particular state or region, others travel nationwide. Traveling sales crews typically stay in each location for 2-4 weeks before moving on to the next city for a change of venue. While in each city, the crew members will venture out into the city to sell products to its citizens. This is achieved by going door to door or person to person.

In the industry there are several types of crews. Most common are publication sales crews which serve as circulation builders to the publishers of the leading sport, fashion, and economic magazines. Simply put, publishers sell advertising space in magazines and they need to have a certain amount of paid subscriptions to command the rates they charge to their advertisers. Thus, the traveling sales crews for magazines increase the circulation of these magazines every time they make a sale.
Cleaning product sales crews sell several varieties of all purpose cleaners. Most of the products that are on the traveling sales crew circuits are non-toxic and biodegradable. Most of these companies are working hard to bring green products to the public. These types of sales crews will give customers individual demonstrations of the products they are selling
The reputable companies in the traveling sales crew industry all subscribe to the code of ethics of the National Field Selling Association (NFSA) or the Direct Selling Association (DSA).

It’s the draw of the adventure factor. Think about it, who wouldn’t like to follow the sun, work where it’s warm (during cold months), work in major cities and resort areas. Crew members have the option to work hard and play hard.
Because crews travel, our customer base is always fresh. About the time the products they sell expire or runs out, the crew will usually be back in the area. Most crews have a typical route or schedule that they follow on a yearly basis.

You must be at least 18 years old to join a traveling sales crew. No exceptions. You must be 18 or older to leave the state you reside in and to make decisions for your own future.

They still might not be legal in all states. They should re-apply for job after their 18th birthday.