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Sometimes when you’re at a store, it’s hard to decide which product to buy. You might not even realize you’re interested in a product–until you see it being demonstrated live!

Companies realize this, which is why they often send out Product Demonstrators to promote and showcase their offerings to potential customers. Product Demonstrators work in retail stores and shopping malls as well as at product expos and various festivals.

They set up displays and conduct live merchandise demos to answer questions and show off product benefits to the public. Depending on the venue, they may also engage in direct sales, but some simply take down the information of prospective consumers and let their sales team do the rest.

The job may seem fairly straightforward, but it requires plenty of preparation, expert product knowledge, a consistently engaging personality, and outstanding communication skills.

경력의 보람있는 측면
  • Engaging with the public and helping them make product choices
  • 매출 및 제품 인지도 향상에 기여
  • Enjoying a dynamic and interactive work environment
  • Gaining valuable experience in sales and marketing
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2024년 고용
50,790
2034년 예상 고용
50,790
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직무 책임

근무 일정

  • Product Demonstrators often work part-time and may have shifts during weekdays, weekends, or evenings. Travel to different retail locations or event venues is often necessary.

일반적인 의무

  • Learn details and key selling points about the products to be promoted
  • 의도한 프레젠테이션 또는 데모를 위한 워크플로우의 개요를 작성하세요. 공급 목록 만들기
  • Rehearse presentations in advance (depending on the complexity)
  • Establish contact with venues where demonstrations will be done. Review plans, schedules, seating options (if applicable), and any special equipment needed
  • 부패하기 쉬운 물품을 조달하고 적절한 냉장 보관이 가능한지 확인합니다.
  • Pack all items and travel to work sites. Set up and maintain clean, attractive product display stations such as tables, carts, or booths
  • Prepare products and any samples, as needed. Follow safe product handling protocols
  • Ensure the availability of a power source and electrical extension cord, as applicable
  • Make in-store announcements over store intercoms. Offer free giveaways, if authorized
  • Engage with store customers in a friendly manner, generate interest, and answer their questions
  • 마케팅 담당자가 사전에 정한 핵심 내용을 효과적으로 전달합니다.
  • Make direct sales or collect customer contact information to provide to sales teams
  • 필요에 따라 청소용품과 화학약품을 사용해 청결하고 멸균된 스테이션을 유지합니다. 지저분한 공간 정리 및 쓰레기 제거
  • Collect customer feedback and report results to marketing teams
    Offer product coupons or other information

추가 책임

  • 호스팅 시설의 직원과의 관계 유지
  • Train new Product Demonstrators and assistants
  • 시연하는 동안 긍정적이고 전문적인 모습과 태도를 보여주세요.
  • Tear down display stations and store or transport them
  • Manage inventory. Complete expense reports
직업에 필요한 기술

소프트 스킬

  • 적응성
  • 창조성
  • 고객 서비스
  • 효과적인 커뮤니케이션
  • 열광
  • 독립
  • 이니셔티브
  • 모니터링 기술  
  • 동기
  • 조직
  • 설득
  • 신뢰도
  • 책임
  • 안전 의식
  • 영업 기술
  • Sociability
  • 건전한 판단
  • 체력
  • 시간 관리

기술 능력

  • Brand awareness
  • Food handling skills (for food-related items) and allergen awareness
  • 재고 관리
  • 운행 중인 자동차
  • Product use and product display knowledge
  • Safe product handling and preparation
  • Sales techniques and Cashier Display Stand usage
  • 위생 관행
  • 일정 예약
  • Setup and teardown of display areas, equipment, tables, etc.
다양한 유형의 조직
  • 대형 소매업체 및 도매 매장
  • 쇼핑몰
  • Product expos and festivals
기대와 희생

Product Demonstrators must have extensive knowledge of the products they showcase, including benefits and unique features that distinguish them from the competition. But that’s only half of their role! As salespeople, they must be engaging and enthusiastic speakers who know how to attract an audience and hold its attention.

They may work nights, weekends, and holidays, often traveling from site to site. It’s a physically demanding gig that requires stamina for standing and driving. Many jobs are part-time, seasonal, or temporary, so it’s not always an option for people who need consistent, full-time work. But Product Demonstrators gain a ton of valuable, first-hand sales experience via frequent customer interaction—which can be rewarding on its own and beneficial for other careers in sales and marketing! 

현재 동향

Consumer preferences can be notoriously unpredictable, so companies must keep up with shopping habits as well as product marketing and demonstration trends. Ideally, they can then determine the best products and strategies to provide to their Product Demonstrators before sending them on the road!

Product Demonstrators receive live, real-time feedback in the field which they can report back to company marketers. Right now there’s a trend towards promoting high-demand products that cater to healthier lifestyles. In some markets, customers are also seeking to buy products made with more sustainable manufacturing practices.

Another trend is that shoppers like the convenience that digital tools bring to the table. That’s why Product Demonstrators use tablets and other devices to engage customers and provide more product information through virtual and augmented reality. Interactive, hands-on workshops and “do-it-yourself” stations are yet another way demonstrations can engage consumers and drive sales!

이 직업에 종사하는 사람들은 어렸을 때 어떤 종류의 일을 즐겼습니까?

Many Product Demonstrators love social interaction and meeting new people. Students with backgrounds in sales, teaching, or performing arts are often great for these roles. 

교육 및 훈련 필요
  • Product Demonstrators usually need a high school diploma or GED certificate, though some may get started while still in high school
  • 영업 또는 고객 서비스 직무에 대한 사전 경험이 있으면 큰 도움이 됩니다. 대중 연설이나 프레젠테이션 과정도 유용할 수 있습니다.
  • Employers usually provide basic On-the-Job training to show how the product works. The company’s marketing team and others Product Demonstrator usually assist and show new workers what to do
  • Students can earn optional third-party certifications such as Promotional Products Association International’s Certified Advertising Specialist
대학에서 찾아야 할 것들
  • Product Demonstrators don’t require a degree, but many community colleges and websites offer courses that could help students prepare, such as marketing, sales, public speaking, consumer psychology, and more.
  • 재정 지원과 장학금을 받을 수 있는지 고려하세요!
  • Check out apprenticeship opportunities
고등학교와 대학에서해야 할 일
  • Focus on courses in marketing, branding, public speaking, and business
  • Volunteer or get a part-time job working at events where products are demonstrated
  • Go to stores where Product Demonstrators are working. Watch them and try to strike up a conversation when they don’t have a lot of customers
  • Watch videos and read blogs about how to present a successful product demonstration, including how to speak, how to dress, and questions to ask the audience
  • 운전면허증을 취득하고 깨끗한 운전 기록을 유지하세요.
  • 잠재적인 신원 조회에 대비하세요
  • 이력서를 최신 상태로 유지하고 관련 경력, 자격증, 교육 성과를 추가하세요.
  • 잠재적인 전문가 추천인에게 연락처 정보 제공에 대한 허락을 요청하세요.
Product Demonstrator Roadmap
Product Demonstrator Roadmap
1차 직장에 입지를 잡는 방법
  • Once you’ve acquired basic sales skills (plus any required product handling certifications), it’s time to look for jobs!
  • Check out job ads on portals such as Indeed, Glassdoor, Zippia, or even Craigslist for smaller local listings
  • 구인 광고를 주의 깊게 살펴보세요. 이력서에 사용할 수 있는 키워드를 기록해 두세요:
  1. 고객 참여
  2. Product safety
  3. 대인 커뮤니케이션
  4. 재고 관리
  5. 마케팅
  6. 프레젠테이션 기술
  7. 제품 데모
  8. 제품 지식
  9. 영업 기술
사다리를 오르는 법
  • 추가 자격증, 교육 또는 학위 취득에 도전해 보세요!
  • Talk with your supervisor or manager about professional development and how you might advance with the company
  • Offer to take on extra duties such as overseeing other demonstrators
  • Gain additional experience in sales and marketing within the specific industry of the product you specialize in
  • Stay up-to-date on relevant changes in safe product handling guidelines
  • 데모에 사용되는 관련 장비 또는 소프트웨어에 대한 제조업체 및 소프트웨어 가이드 연구
  • Keep learning new things from seasoned pros!
  • Small businesses usually only have limited opportunities for advancement. To move up, you may have to apply to larger 
    organizations at some point after you build up your experience. Product Demonstrators sometimes use their experience as a stepping stone to other careers in sales and marketing
  • Be active in professional organizations like the Northwest Promotional Marketing Association or other groups that apply to your area of expertise 
권장 도구/리소스

웹사이트

  • How To Be A GREAT Salesperson...By Monday Morning!, by David R. Cook  
  • Inside the Mind of Sales: How to Understand the Mind & Sell Anything, by Derek Borthwick  
  • The Ultimate Sales Machine, by Chet Holmes, Amanda Holmes, et al.
계획 B

Being a Product Demonstrator can be a fun and rewarding career, but there’s not always room for promotions and long-term career advancement. If you’re curious about other sales-related career options, check out the suggested job titles below!

  • 광고 판매 에이전트
  • Cashier
  • Counter and Rental Clerk
  • 고객 서비스 담당자  
  • Door-to-Door Sales Worker
  • 이벤트 플래너
  • Host/Hostess
  • Merchandise Displayer
  • Parts Salesperson
  • Retail Salesperson
  • 영업 엔지니어
  • Sales Representative
  • Telemarketer
  • 도매 및 소매 구매자

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