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Demonstrators and Product Promoters

Description

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

Common Tasks

  • Demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services.
  • Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or 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 or the number of coupons distributed.
  • Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Wages

In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $12.84 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $10.13 and $15.48 .

In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $26,706.93 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $21,056.22 and $32,195.91 .

Occupation Outlook

This occupation employed 560 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.

By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 37.5% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 770.

By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $12.00 with the median annual salary reaching $26,576.

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