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

Other names for Demonstrators and Product Promoters: Sandwich Board Carrier, Sewing Demonstrator, Sewing Techniques Demonstrator, Welcome Hostess, Welcome Wagon Hostess, Appliance Counselor, Bell Ringer, Collector, Demonstrator, Demonstrator Sales, Electric-Gas Appliances Demonstrator, Event Specialist, Exhibit Display Representative, Exhibitor Sales, Fashion Director, Party Plan Sales, Fashion Show Director, Field Merchandiser, Food Counselor, Food Demonstrator, Goodwill Ambassador, Goodwill Representative, Greeter, Home Demonstrator, Home Service Demonstrator, Host/Hostess, In Store Demonstrator, Independant Associate, Knitting Demonstrator, Meat Products Demonstrator, Merchandiser, Newcomer Hostess, Party Demonstrator, Party Director, Party Plan Dealer, Party Plan Demonstrator, Party Plan Sales Agent, Party Plan Sales Consultant, Party Plan Sales Director, Party Plan Sales Host/Hostess, Party Plan Selling Distributor, Party Planner, Product Ambassador, Product Demonstrator, Sales Exhibitor,

• Demonstrate and explain products, methods, or services in order to persuade customers to purchase products or utilize services.
• Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, and 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 and the number of coupons distributed.
• Sell products being promoted, and keep records of sales.
• Set up and arrange displays and 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 in order to provide them with additional information.
• Practice demonstrations to ensure that they will run smoothly.
• Prepare and alter presentation contents to target specific audiences.
• Learn about competitors' products and consumers' interests and concerns in order to answer questions and provide more complete information.
• Work as part of a team of demonstrators to accommodate large crowds.
• Visit trade shows, stores, community organizations, and other venues to demonstrate products or services, and to answer questions from potential customers.
• Train demonstrators to present a company's products or services.
• Instruct customers in alteration of products.
• Research and investigate products to be presented to prepare for demonstrations.
• Recommend product or service improvements to employers.
• Provide product information, using lectures, films, charts, and/or slide shows.
• Contact businesses and 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, and customers.
• Write articles and pamphlets about products.

• Bar code reader equipment
• Calculators or accessories
• Desktop computers
• Digital cameras
• Domestic coffee makers
• Domestic electric skillets
• Domestic toaster ovens
• Cappuccino or espresso machines
• Personal computers

Word processing software

Presentation software

Spreadsheet software

Internet browser software

Electronic mail software