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Occupation

Demonstrators and Product Promoters

Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. May sell demonstrated merchandise.

$39,320 medianBelow-avg outlookHigh school

O*NET 31.0 · 41-9011.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Wear costumes or sign boards and walk in public to promote merchandise, services, or events.
  2. 02Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales.
  3. 03Keep areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations.
  4. 04Demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services.
  5. 05Record and report demonstration-related information, such as the number of questions asked by the audience or the number of coupons distributed.
  6. 06Suggest specific product purchases to meet customers' needs.
  7. 07Research or investigate products to be presented to prepare for demonstrations.
  8. 08Set up and arrange displays or demonstration areas to attract the attention of prospective customers.
  9. 09Identify interested and qualified customers to provide them with additional information.
  10. 10Visit trade shows, stores, community organizations, or other venues to demonstrate products or services or to answer questions from potential customers.
  11. 11Transport, assemble, and disassemble materials used in presentations.
  12. 12Provide product information, using lectures, films, charts, or slide shows.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

DemonstratorIn Store DemonstratorMerchandiserProduct DemonstratorBrand AmbassadorDemo Specialist (Demonstration Specialist)Event SpecialistField MerchandiserFood DemonstratorProduct Ambassador

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Knowledge the job leans on

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageSales and MarketingFood ProductionPublic Safety and SecurityPsychologyAdministrativeCommunications and Media

Skills that carry over from service

PersuasionService OrientationComplex Problem SolvingSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementCoordinationInstructing