Demonstrators and Product Promoters
Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. May sell demonstrated merchandise.
- Tasks
- 21 tasks15 core, 6 supplemental
- Family
- SalesOne of its 23 occupations
- Code
- 41-9011.00SOC 2018: 41-9011
What the work is made of
15 core tasks and 6 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products.Core taskTask 13191Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 2. Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales.Core taskTask 13194Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 3. Keep areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations.Core taskTask 13192Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 4. Demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services.Core taskTask 13190Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 5. Record and report demonstration-related information, such as the number of questions asked by the audience or the number of coupons distributed.Core taskTask 13193Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 6. Suggest specific product purchases to meet customers' needs.Core taskTask 13196Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 7. Research or investigate products to be presented to prepare for demonstrations.Core taskTask 13206Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 8. Set up and arrange displays or demonstration areas to attract the attention of prospective customers.Core taskTask 13195Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 9. Identify interested and qualified customers to provide them with additional information.Core taskTask 13198Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 10. Visit trade shows, stores, community organizations, or other venues to demonstrate products or services or to answer questions from potential customers.Core taskTask 13203Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 11. Transport, assemble, and disassemble materials used in presentations.Core taskTask 13197Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 12. Practice demonstrations to ensure that they will run smoothly.Core taskTask 13199Rated by 56 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 13. Learn about competitors' products or consumers' interests or concerns to answer questions or provide more complete information.Core taskTask 13201Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 14. Instruct customers in alteration of products.Core taskTask 13205Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 15. Work as part of a team of demonstrators to accommodate large crowds.Core taskTask 13202Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 16. Prepare or alter presentation contents to target specific audiences.Supplemental taskTask 13200Rated by 56 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 17. Stock shelves with products.Supplemental taskTask 13211Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 18. Provide product information, using lectures, films, charts, or slide shows.Supplemental taskTask 13208Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 19. Train demonstrators to present a company's products or services.Supplemental taskTask 13204Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 20. Recommend product or service improvements to employers.Supplemental taskTask 13207Rated by 55 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 21. Wear costumes or sign boards and walk in public to promote merchandise, services, or events.Supplemental taskTask 13210Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 41-9011
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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