United States
Sector
Keyword
Newspaper Delivery
Newspaper Boy
Paperwala
Minimum ?Basic literacy to be able to read, write and communicate
Freshers may apply
The tasks a Newspaper Boy is expected to perform include:
Delivering newspapers, periodicals, etc. from door to door to regular customers
Selling them to casual customers on footpaths, railway platform, bus stand, etc.
Estimating the requirements of different types of newspapers and periodicals
Purchasing required number of copies on cash payment or on credit from agencies or printers
Announcing important and sensational news to boost up sales
Keeping day-to-day record of copies delivered and collecting money from customers on a weekly or monthly basis
Returning unsold copies to agents or printers
Basic knowledge of which papers need to be delivered to which customer
Basic knowledge of the cost of the newspaper
Knowledge of record-keeping
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
Not applicable
Good communication skills
Planning and organising skills
Relationship management skills
Time management skills
It is not a desk job
The role does not involve team handling
Local travelling is required for the job
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Work is generally 7 days a week with fixed working hours in during early morning
There is no shift system for this job
Working on weekends and holidays is part of this job
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), One Arm (OL), Blind (B) and those who have Low Vision (LB) and those who are Hearing Impaired (HH)
This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)
Will be updated
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Organised Retail Sector Projections
Organised retail is projected to grow at29 CAGR with an increase in penetration of organized players from 7.7 to 11 percent of total retail sector. Employment base of the
industry is expected to reach`56 million by 2022 across conventional and specialized retail segments. With such exceptional growth in the market, it will lead to higher job
opportunities for a Newspaper Boy.
Newspaper Seller
Newspaper printing agencies
Across India