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Retail

Demonstrator and Product Promoter

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

Annual openings

183

BLS median wage

$37,750

Typical education

Flexible / varies by employer

10-year growth

+2%

Career requirements

What does this career require?

The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.

Typical education

Flexible / varies by employer

Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Work experience

This is an entry-level role so no experience is required.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Work style

  • With kids/peopleOccasionally
  • On a computerOccasionally
  • Outdoors / on-siteOccasionally
  • With your handsOccasionally

Interests it draws on

  • Sales

Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products.
  2. Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales.
  3. Keep areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations.
  4. Demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services.
  5. Record and report demonstration-related information, such as the number of questions asked by the audience or the number of coupons distributed.
  6. Suggest specific product purchases to meet customers' needs.