Demonstrators & Product Promoters

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

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$29,460

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Demonstrators & Product Promoters do

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

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Automotive & Machine Repair • Retail Sales and Services

Training Program Areas:

Auto Collision • Automobile Technician • OCT-Only Automotive & Machine Repair • OCT-Only Retail Sales & Service • Retail Sales

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Work Context

  • Contact With Others
  • Spend Time Standing
  • Deal With External Customers
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Tools

  • Bar code reader equipment
  • Cappuccino or espresso machines
  • Pocket calculator
  • Domestic toaster ovens
  • Domestic electric skillets

Technology

Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook
Desktop communications software
Eko
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Persuasion
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Service Orientation

Knowledge

Business
customer service
sales and marketing
Arts and Humanities
English language
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
food production
Safety and Government
public safety and security

Education

  • 64% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 35% Less than high school diploma
  • 1% Master's degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Demonstrators & Product Promoters Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Shampooers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Travel Agents

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Technical & Scientific Products

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Clearfield - Job Corps

    Clearfield, Utah

  • Earle C. Clements - Job Corps

    Morganfield, Kentucky

ACT & College

  • Allen County Community College

    Iola, KS

  • Altamaha Technical College

    Jesup, GA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

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

Values

  • Relationships
  • Independence
  • Recognition

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Demonstrators & Product Promoters across the country typically make.

$14.16 / hour
$29,460 /year

Entry Level

$17.77 / hour
$36,970 /year

Median Level

$27.97 / hour
$58,180 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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