(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Demonstrators and Product Promoters
Job Description
Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. May sell demonstrated merchandise.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
99
|
Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, and other incentives to persuade people to buy products. |
98
|
Record and report demonstration-related information such as the number of questions asked by the audience and the number of coupons distributed. |
95
|
Demonstrate and explain products, methods, or services in order to persuade customers to purchase products or utilize services. |
94
|
Keep areas neat while working, and return items to correct locations following demonstrations. |
94
|
Suggest specific product purchases to meet customers' needs. |
94
|
Identify interested and qualified customers in order to provide them with additional information. |
93
|
Set up and arrange displays and demonstration areas to attract the attention of prospective customers. |
92
|
Learn about competitors' products and consumers' interests and concerns in order to answer questions and provide more complete information. |
87
|
Transport, assemble, and disassemble materials used in presentations. |
86
|
Prepare and alter presentation contents to target specific audiences. |
84
|
Sell products being promoted, and keep records of sales. |
73
|
Work as part of a team of demonstrators to accommodate large crowds. |
72
|
Practice demonstrations to ensure that they will run smoothly. |
63
|
Visit trade shows, stores, community organizations, and other venues to demonstrate products or services, and to answer questions from potential customers. |
62
|
Recommend product or service improvements to employers. |
59
|
Research and investigate products to be presented to prepare for demonstrations. |
56
|
Instruct customers in alteration of products. |
53
|
Provide product information, using lectures, films, charts, and/or slide shows. |
50
|
Train demonstrators to present a company's products or services. |
46
|
Contact businesses and civic establishments to arrange to exhibit and sell merchandise. |
36
|
Wear costumes or sign boards and walk in public to promote merchandise, services, or events. |
31
|
Stock shelves with products. |
16
|
Write articles and pamphlets about products. |
12
|
Develop lists of prospective clients from sources such as newspaper items, company records, local merchants, and customers. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
67
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
66
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
58
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
51
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
50
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
49
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
48
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
47
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
43
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
42
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
41
|
Thinking Creatively
|
41
|
Getting Information
|
40
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
36
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
33
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
33
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
32
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
32
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
31
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
31
|
Processing Information
|
30
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
29
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
29
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
29
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
28
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
28
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
26
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
26
|
Interacting With Computers
|
21
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
19
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
16
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
15
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
15
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
15
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
14
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
10
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
9
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
6
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
5
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
1
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
0
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|