Popcorn Vendor

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21evidenced tasks
21ready prompts
5tools of the trade
41-9091.00O*NET-SOC code
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What it pays

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In India, Service and sales workers earn about ₹15,575 a month on average — around ₹1.9 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
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The work, task by task

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Convincing2

Demonstrate use of products

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Demonstrate the three popcorn flavors at the stand to the PTA meeting on Thursday at 6:30pm, show portion…
Demonstrate the three popcorn flavors at the stand to the PTA meeting on Thursday at 6:30pm, show portion sizes, describe ingredients and allergens, hand out two sample bags each and collect feedback on preferred flavors.
The tools that do the workFacebookjob descriptionsO*NET

Circulate among potential customers

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Circulate through the farmers market between 10am and 1pm, approach ten stalls, introduce the new caramel…
Circulate through the farmers market between 10am and 1pm, approach ten stalls, introduce the new caramel flavour, offer a sample and a leaflet, note stallholders who ask for wholesale terms and ask when you can follow up.
The tools that do the workRoute mappingjob descriptionsO*NET
Sending & sharing2

Collect payment

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Collect payment from the birthday party host after delivery on Saturday, count cash and card receipts, total…
Collect payment from the birthday party host after delivery on Saturday, count cash and card receipts, total the sales, give an itemised receipt, and note any refund or discount agreed with Sandra at the end of the stall shift.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Officejob descriptionsO*NET

Arrange buying parties

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Arrange a Saturday afternoon buying party for Mrs Reynolds' book club, propose three tasting bundles and a…
Arrange a Saturday afternoon buying party for Mrs Reynolds' book club, propose three tasting bundles and a discounted group price, confirm date and head count, then email the booking confirmation and party menu to her by Tuesday.
The tools that do the workWeb browserjob descriptionsO*NET
Learning1

Develop prospect lists

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Develop a prospect list of 50 local organisations by Thursday: include community centres, schools, office…
Develop a prospect list of 50 local organisations by Thursday: include community centres, schools, office buildings, the two cinemas and three event planners, with contact name, phone and best time to call for each.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
The daily work16

Order or purchase supplies.

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Order three 25-pound butter salt tubs, two cases of popcorn bags, and a case of coconut oil for Friday…
Order three 25-pound butter salt tubs, two cases of popcorn bags, and a case of coconut oil for Friday delivery to the downtown stadium storage room; check current stock levels and cheapest supplier first and confirm cost before purchase.
The tools that do the workWeb browserO*NET

Stock carts or stands.

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Prepare the cart restock checklist for Saturday shift: six pre-popped 48-ounce tubs, five boxes of napkins,…
Prepare the cart restock checklist for Saturday shift: six pre-popped 48-ounce tubs, five boxes of napkins, three condiment packs, and full change float; load the items into the backroom cart and mark quantities used.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OfficeO*NET

Enter orders into computers

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Enter today’s ten walk-up and three phone orders into the point-of-sale system, recording item, size, price,…
Enter today’s ten walk-up and three phone orders into the point-of-sale system, recording item, size, price, and customer name so sales totals reconcile with the cash drawer at close.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions

Contact customers to persuade purchase

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Message last week’s corporate contact list offering a weekday concession deal: three large tubs for the price…
Message last week’s corporate contact list offering a weekday concession deal: three large tubs for the price of two with delivery to their office lobby, include pickup window and a call-back number to confirm by Thursday.
The tools that do the workFacebookjob descriptions

Assist customers

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Greet the line, ask whether they prefer sweet or salted, recommend the combo with a cold drink, upsell a…
Greet the line, ask whether they prefer sweet or salted, recommend the combo with a cold drink, upsell a large when customers hesitate, and note any allergies or special requests on the order slip.
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Ensure customer focus

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During the lunch rush keep eye contact, offer a samples tray every ten minutes, move slow customers to the…
During the lunch rush keep eye contact, offer a samples tray every ten minutes, move slow customers to the front with printed combo cards, and record repeat customer names for follow-up offers.
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Carry out active selling

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Work the Saturday matinee at the Regal Downtown, actively sell small, medium, and large tubs by greeting…
Work the Saturday matinee at the Regal Downtown, actively sell small, medium, and large tubs by greeting every party in line, offering a warm sample, upselling combo deals, and closing with exact-change or card options before the next showing starts.
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Prepare presentation material

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Prepare a one-sheet pitch for the cinema manager for Monday: list three bestselling combos, stock levels…
Prepare a one-sheet pitch for the cinema manager for Monday: list three bestselling combos, stock levels needed for peak evenings, suggested promotional pricing, and a simple shelf plan so they can sign off before the Friday booking deadline.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OfficeESCOsee the evidence ↗

Product comprehension

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Learn the product inside out today: note ingredients and allergens for each flavor, reheating and holding…
Learn the product inside out today: note ingredients and allergens for each flavor, reheating and holding best practices, margin per size, and three selling points to use with parents, students, and couples on shift.
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Negotiate price

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Negotiate a weekend bulk order with the event planner at the convention center: propose a 10% discount at 200…
Negotiate a weekend bulk order with the event planner at the convention center: propose a 10% discount at 200 tubs, confirm delivery window and payment terms, and secure a signed agreement by Thursday so we can buy extra kernels.
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Prospect new customers

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Find and qualify three new weekday corporate clients near the plaza: map likely offices, schedule two tasting…
Find and qualify three new weekday corporate clients near the plaza: map likely offices, schedule two tasting demos this week, note decision makers' names and lunch windows, and get one verbal commitment for recurring Friday orders.
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Achieve sales targets

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Hit this month’s sales target of $4,500 by planning two extra evening shifts, running a two-for-one Tuesday…
Hit this month’s sales target of $4,500 by planning two extra evening shifts, running a two-for-one Tuesday promo, tracking daily takings, and topping up popular flavors before peak shows so stock never stalls a sale.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelESCOsee the evidence ↗

Sales argumentation

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Pitch the popcorn combos to the family at Screen 7: open with the large-sharing value and flavour choices,…
Pitch the popcorn combos to the family at Screen 7: open with the large-sharing value and flavour choices, mention today’s butter upgrade and timing for the trailers, ask for a decision while they queue, then confirm payment method and upsell a drink.
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Identify customer's needs

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Ask the two adults with the stroller at entrance B whether they want salty or sweet, note if they have…
Ask the two adults with the stroller at entrance B whether they want salty or sweet, note if they have allergy or portion needs, offer a smaller tub for the child, and repeat their choice back before preparing the order.
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Work independently in sales

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Run the stand solo for tonight’s 6pm–10pm shift: keep the front lane clear, rotate tubs so hot kernels are…
Run the stand solo for tonight’s 6pm–10pm shift: keep the front lane clear, rotate tubs so hot kernels are ready, greet each group within three seconds, handle cash and card, and log totals at 10:05pm.
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Route mapping

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Sketch weekend concession runs and write them into the route mapping record: stock pickup Saturday 07:00 at…
Sketch weekend concession runs and write them into the route mapping record: stock pickup Saturday 07:00 at Depot B, farmer's market loop 08:15–12:30, evening cinema stall set at 18:00, and estimate popcorn quantities per stall.
The tools that do the workWeb browserO*NET

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