O*NET-SOC 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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.8807/2016
Speaking2.A.1.d3.8807/2016
Persuasion2.B.1.c3.507/2016
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.2507/2016
Service Orientation2.B.1.f3.2507/2016
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.007/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.8807/2016
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.8807/2016
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.53.8807/2016
Speech Recognition1.A.4.b.43.7507/2016
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.1207/2016
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.1207/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products.Core5707/2016
Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales.Core5707/2016
Keep areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations.Core5707/2016
Demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services.Core5707/2016
Record and report demonstration-related information, such as the number of questions asked by the audience or the number of coupons distributed.Core5707/2016

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Enterprising5.3211/2023
Conventional3.6511/2023
Realistic3.4311/2023
Artistic3.2311/2023
Social3.1611/2023
Investigative1.811/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.