SOC 2020 · 7121
Collector salespersons and credit agents
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The higher of the going rate and the general threshold.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Collector salespersons and credit agents visit private households to obtain orders and collect payments for goods and services.
Typical tasks
calls on household, explains purpose of call and displays or describes goods/services on offer
emphasises main selling point of goods/services to stimulate customer interest
quotes prices and terms, collects any payments and completes hire purchase or credit arrangements
distributes advertising literature and sample goods
makes follow-up calls to obtain further orders
Entry routes and qualifications
No academic qualifications are required. Training is provided on-the-job and may be supplemented by specialist short courses provided by employers.