subject: The Job Of A Distributor [print this page] Whatever the business, marketing will play a significant role in helping the company build its name and brand. Besides the general advertising done through e-mails, online, billboards, television and radio, the most originally and commonly used method would be distribution.
Distribution not only allows consumers to view the brand, have a hard copy of any promotions or products, they will also have a copy of telephone numbers and contact details of the company. Printing flyers, newspapers or catalogues either colour or black and white are at a very reasonable cost, even restaurants and takeaways will have menus and employ people to distribute them. It is a very cost effective method for companies to sell their products or gain consumers interest to call directly to the company.
Within the UK, there are several places which recruit for flyer distributors. Companies hire flyer distributors to hand out leaflets either on the streets, outside the company or put through other companies or peoples letterbox. Other distributor roles include catalogue distribution, free and newspaper distribution; phone books including personal and commercial distribution are also available within the job market.
Depending on the area the distributor would need to cover, it may be essential that they have access to their own transport. The number of leaflets or other formats that are required to be distributed would depend on the company; however a number of companies pay by the number leaflets or catalogues distributed rather than pay by the hour, although this is not out of the question.
The types of hours worked can vary from company to company, there are full time and part time shifts available with most of the work contracted. There are specific leaflet distribution companies set up across the UK generating new jobs for students and people looking for an active role. Some distribution workers especially the ones working on the streets would have to cope with the wind and rain. The rate of pay can be quite generous, but it is important for the worker to be able to finish giving out all the leaflets to the general public first. Overall, working in distribution is great for those who enjoy working outdoors.
