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Demonstrators and Product Promoters
Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. May sell demonstrated merchandise.
- Median pay
- $37,960
- per year
- 10-year outlook
- -0.1%
- Declining
- Typical entry
- No formal educational credential
Key skills
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Persuasion
- Reading Comprehension
- Service Orientation
- Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
What they do
- Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products.
- Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales.
- Keep areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations.
- Demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services.
- Record and report demonstration-related information, such as the number of questions asked by the audience or the number of coupons distributed.
- Suggest specific product purchases to meet customers' needs.
- Research or investigate products to be presented to prepare for demonstrations.
- Set up and arrange displays or demonstration areas to attract the attention of prospective customers.
- Identify interested and qualified customers to provide them with additional information.
- Visit trade shows, stores, community organizations, or other venues to demonstrate products or services or to answer questions from potential customers.
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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections) and O*NET, used under CC BY 4.0.