Career Details

41-9011.00 - Demonstrators and Product Promoters

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

Key Facts

Bright Outlook

Career Details

Green Job

Career Details

Current Employment

93,000

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Forecasted Employment

101,300

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Change in Employment

+8,200

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Change in Employment %

+8.9%

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Tasks

The tasks listed below can be performed to prepare you for a career in this field.

Core

Demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services.
Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products.
Keep areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations.
Record and report demonstration-related information, such as the number of questions asked by the audience or the number of coupons distributed.
Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales.
Set up and arrange displays or demonstration areas to attract the attention of prospective customers.
Suggest specific product purchases to meet customers' needs.
Transport, assemble, and disassemble materials used in presentations.
Identify interested and qualified customers to provide them with additional information.
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.
Work as part of a team of demonstrators to accommodate large crowds.
Visit trade shows, stores, community organizations, or other venues to demonstrate products or services or to answer questions from potential customers.
Instruct customers in alteration of products.
Research or investigate products to be presented to prepare for demonstrations.

Supplemental

Prepare or alter presentation contents to target specific audiences.
Train demonstrators to present a company's products or services.
Recommend product or service improvements to employers.
Provide product information, using lectures, films, charts, or slide shows.
Contact businesses or civic establishments to arrange to exhibit and sell merchandise.
Wear costumes or sign boards and walk in public to promote merchandise, services, or events.
Stock shelves with products.
Develop lists of prospective clients from sources such as newspaper items, company records, local merchants, or customers.
Write articles or pamphlets about products.

All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.

Knowledge

The items listed below are organized into sections that contain knowledge useful for pursuing a career in this field. Each section also contains a "Percentage of Importance" statistic that shows how relevant an item is to the occupation.

Customer and Personal Service

Sales and Marketing

English Language

Food Production

Public Safety and Security

Psychology

Clerical

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Tools

The tools listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.

Computer data input devices

Computers

Cameras

Domestic kitchen appliances

Food and beverage dispensing equipment

Calculating machines and accessories

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Technology

The technologies listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.

Network applications software

Information exchange software

Development software

Content authoring and editing software

Business function specific software

Operating environment software

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Certifications

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Specialty

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Licensing

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Related Programs

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INSTITUTION

PROGRAMS

Bridgewater College

Programs

Business Administration Major - BA

Bachelor of Arts

The George S. Aldhizer II Department of Economics and Business Administration offers two majors—economics and business administration—that prepare students to pursue managerial and other professional careers as well as graduate education. We build on the liberal arts foundation provided by the College’s general education program and give each student the knowledge, skills and experience to become a successful and ethical leader, capable of making valued contributions to his or her workplace, society and self. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, case analyses, team projects and presentations, and other in-class activities, courses are designed to integrate economic and business theory and practice; encourage independent and critical thinking using both qualitative and quantitative reasoning; and develop skills in decision making and implementation, teamwork and collaboration, and all forms of communication. Experiential learning opportunities abound through internships, study abroad programs and participation in student organizations, to supplement classroom learning. The economics major consists of 14 courses in economics and mathematics. Economics majors may choose among three tracks: business, government policy and preparation for graduate school via additional mathematics courses. Economics majors can also earn an emphasis in financial economics. The business administration major consists of 15 courses in business, economics and mathematics. To gain greater depth in a particular area of business, many students pursue one of the four concentrations we offer in the business administration major: accounting, finance, marketing and organization management. By taking additional courses, in one of these areas, students build specialization on the solid foundation provided by the business administration major. In addition to the previously mentioned majors, the department also offers minors in business administration, certified financial planning, and economics.

Randolph-Macon College

Programs

Business - Finance (BA)

Bachelor of Arts

A major in business offers students the opportunity to explore theories and concepts from accounting, business, and economics. Students study in an active learning environment and begin to understand and appreciate the complex nature of business organizations through applied economic theory. A major in business prepares students for a career in all business environments and provides an excellent foundation for graduate studies in such fields as business and law. The major in business requires a common core of courses plus one of three concentrations: Finance, Management, or Marketing. All courses in the core and in each concentration must be completed with a grade of C- or better.

Business - Management (BA)

Bachelor of Arts

Business - Marketing (BA)

Bachelor of Arts