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Demonstrators and Product Promoters

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)	Projected Growth (2024-2034)
National Statistics	$37960	14000	-0.1%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$37960

Median Wage (USD, 2024)

14000

Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)

-0.1%

Projected Growth (2024-2034)

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

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

Related Work Experience: N.A.

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Up to and including 1 month

On-the-Job Training: None or short demonstration

Detailed Work Activities

Explain technical product or service information to customers.
Demonstrate products to consumers.
Distribute promotional literature or samples to customers.
Clean work areas.
Record sales or transactions data.
Maintain records of sales or other business transactions.
Sell products or services.
Set up merchandise displays.
Recommend products or services to customers.
Identify potential customers.
Develop content for sales presentations or other materials.
Gather customer or product information to determine customer needs.
Study product information to acquire professional knowledge.
Answer customer questions about goods or services.
Train sales personnel.
Advise customers on the use of products or services.
Deliver promotional presentations to current or prospective customers.
Model cosmetics, clothing, or accessories.
Stock products or parts.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

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.
Transport, assemble, and disassemble materials used in presentations.
Practice demonstrations to ensure that they will run smoothly.
Learn about competitors' products or consumers' interests or concerns to answer questions or provide more complete information.
Instruct customers in alteration of products.
Work as part of a team of demonstrators to accommodate large crowds.
Prepare or alter presentation contents to target specific audiences.
Stock shelves with products.
Provide product information, using lectures, films, charts, or slide shows.
Train demonstrators to present a company's products or services.
Recommend product or service improvements to employers.
Wear costumes or sign boards and walk in public to promote merchandise, services, or events.

Work Styles

Innovation

A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

Achievement Orientation

Intellectual Curiosity

Tolerance for Ambiguity

Initiative

Adaptability

Self-Confidence

Perseverance

Leadership Orientation

Humility

Sincerity

Empathy

Cooperation

Optimism

Social Orientation

Cautiousness

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Integrity

Stress Tolerance

Self-Control

Data Source: This page includes information from the O*NET 30.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. This page includes Employment Projections program, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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