Typical Tasks
Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products.
Demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services.
Set up and arrange displays or demonstration areas to attract the attention of prospective customers.
Keep areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations.
Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Integrity
Cooperation
Social Orientation
Concern for Others
Independence
What key skills are needed for this job?
Active Listening
Speaking
Persuasion
Reading Comprehension
Service Orientation
Coordination
Expected Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Common Activities
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
