# Demonstrators and Product Promoters > Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. May sell demonstrated merchandise. - Code: 41-9011.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 41-9011) - Family: [Sales](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-41), one of its 23 occupations - Tasks: 21 tasks (15 core and 6 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/41-9011.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/41-9011.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products. Core task · Task 13191 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016 2. Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales. Core task · Task 13194 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016 3. Keep areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations. Core task · Task 13192 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016 4. Demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services. Core task · Task 13190 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016 5. Record and report demonstration-related information, such as the number of questions asked by the audience or the number of coupons distributed. Core task · Task 13193 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016 6. Suggest specific product purchases to meet customers' needs. Core task · Task 13196 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016 7. Research or investigate products to be presented to prepare for demonstrations. Core task · Task 13206 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016 8. Set up and arrange displays or demonstration areas to attract the attention of prospective customers. Core task · Task 13195 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016 9. Identify interested and qualified customers to provide them with additional information. Core task · Task 13198 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016 10. Visit trade shows, stores, community organizations, or other venues to demonstrate products or services or to answer questions from potential customers. Core task · Task 13203 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016 11. Transport, assemble, and disassemble materials used in presentations. Core task · Task 13197 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016 12. Practice demonstrations to ensure that they will run smoothly. Core task · Task 13199 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, July 2016 13. Learn about competitors' products or consumers' interests or concerns to answer questions or provide more complete information. Core task · Task 13201 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016 14. Instruct customers in alteration of products. Core task · Task 13205 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016 15. Work as part of a team of demonstrators to accommodate large crowds. Core task · Task 13202 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016 16. Prepare or alter presentation contents to target specific audiences. Supplemental task · Task 13200 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, July 2016 17. Stock shelves with products. Supplemental task · Task 13211 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016 18. Provide product information, using lectures, films, charts, or slide shows. Supplemental task · Task 13208 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016 19. Train demonstrators to present a company's products or services. Supplemental task · Task 13204 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016 20. Recommend product or service improvements to employers. Supplemental task · Task 13207 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, July 2016 21. Wear costumes or sign boards and walk in public to promote merchandise, services, or events. 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