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Demonstrators and Product Promoters

Also called: Demonstrator, In Store Demonstrator, Merchandiser, Product Demonstrator

What they do:

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

On the job, you would:
  • 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.
On the job, you'll need:

Business

  • customer service
  • sales and marketing

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

  • food production

Safety and Government

  • public safety and security

Basic Skills

  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
  • talking to others

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Verbal

  • communicate by speaking
  • listen and understand what people say

Ideas and Logic

  • use rules to solve problems
  • group things in different ways

Enterprising

People interested in this work like activities that include leading, making decisions, and business.

  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Social Orientation
  • Concern for Others
  • Independence

Electronic mail software

  • Email software
  • Microsoft Outlook

Video conferencing software

  • Zoom

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Average.

New job opportunities are likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $34,770

Education

High school diploma/GED or no high school diploma/GED is usually needed.