Sales Demonstrators

Sales Demonstrators display and demonstrate goods at commercial premises, exhibitions and private homes.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Sets up displays and demonstrates goods to commercial customers and guests in private homes
  • Answers questions and offers advice on the use of goods
  • Sells goods or directs purchasers to sales counters
  • Undertakes merchandising of goods in retail outlets and ensures there is adequate stock attractively presented for sale
  • Takes orders and makes arrangements for payment, delivery and collection
  • Offers sample goods and distributes catalogues and other literature advertising goods for sale

Key values of workers in Sales Demonstrators

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Sales Demonstrators

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Persuasion

    Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Service Orientation

    Actively looking for ways to help people.

  • Writing

    Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.