Demonstrators and Product Promoters

Promote product sales by giving product demonstrations and fielding customer queries. Merchandise on display may be sold.

Career Snapshot

ABOUT DEMONSTRATOR OR PRODUCT PROMOTER CAREERS

It's easy to overlook a product that's sitting on the shelf. Demonstrators and product promoters' goal is to draw a shopper's attention to the product. Consumer sales are promoted by demonstrators. Product promoters attempt to persuade retail establishments to sell specific products and effectively market them. They work in stores, on television, and occasionally door-to-door, demonstrating to potential customers why a specific item is a must-have. 

This is not a job for the timid or introverted. It's an innovative job that frequently includes a commission on each sale. That gives energy to the pitch, but it also helps if you believe in the goods. During the Christmas shopping season or during special campaigns, some demonstrators and product promoters are hired on a part-time basis. So this is a job that might be combined with other hobbies like going to school or auditioning for a role as an actor. 

Certainly, acting abilities can be used. On the fifty-fifth pitch of the day, you must appear as enthused about the product as you were on the first. If you're interested in this sector, a working product demonstrator can refer you. Alternatively, look in the yellow pages for in-store or retail promotional companies. When you're employed, the product manager will most likely offer you a script to follow. However, the charm, clarity, and trustworthiness required to persuade the consumer will be all yours.

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Characteristics

Exposure to job hazards
Dealing and handling conflicts
Leadership
Critical decision making
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Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
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Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Physical demands

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