According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products. | 90% |
| Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales. | 90% |
| Keep areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations. | 89% |
| Demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services. | 89% |
| Record and report demonstration-related information, such as the number of questions asked by the audience or the number of coupons distributed. | 86% |
| Suggest specific product purchases to meet customers' needs. | 86% |
| Research or investigate products to be presented to prepare for demonstrations. | 86% |
| Set up and arrange displays or demonstration areas to attract the attention of prospective customers. | 84% |
| Identify interested and qualified customers to provide them with additional information. | 84% |
| Visit trade shows, stores, community organizations, or other venues to demonstrate products or services or to answer questions from potential customers. | 81% |
| Transport, assemble, and disassemble materials used in presentations. | 80% |
| Practice demonstrations to ensure that they will run smoothly. | 79% |
| Learn about competitors' products or consumers' interests or concerns to answer questions or provide more complete information. | 79% |
| Instruct customers in alteration of products. | 78% |
| Prepare or alter presentation contents to target specific audiences. | 77% |
| Stock shelves with products. | 76% |
| Work as part of a team of demonstrators to accommodate large crowds. | 76% |
| Provide product information, using lectures, films, charts, or slide shows. | 75% |
| Train demonstrators to present a company's products or services. | 74% |
| Recommend product or service improvements to employers. | 70% |
| Contact businesses or civic establishments to arrange to exhibit and sell merchandise. | 66% |
| Write articles or pamphlets about products. | 66% |
| Wear costumes or sign boards and walk in public to promote merchandise, services, or events. | 64% |
| Develop lists of prospective clients from sources such as newspaper items, company records, local merchants, or customers. | 50% |
