How much does a demonstrators and product promoter make?

The median pay is $18.91 per hour — roughly $39,500 a year, with the real range running from about $15.00/hr (10th percentile) to $30.70/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Do you need a degree to be a demonstrators and product promoter?

The typical entry-level education is: Less than high school. Overall preparation level: some preparation (Job Zone 2 of 5).

What does a demonstrators and product promoter actually do all day?

Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products. Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales. Keep areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations.

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Demonstrators and Product Promoters

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

What it pays
Demonstrators and Product Promoters earn a median of $18.91/hr — about $39,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn $15.00/hr; the top 10% earn $30.70/hr. (Annual figures are approximate: hourly × 2,080.)

What you'd actually do

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

How you get there

Typical entry-level education: Less than high school. Overall preparation: some preparation (Job Zone 2 of 5).

The feel of the work

The work splits time indoors and out; you're around people constantly. (Compared against the other 818 careers in the guide.)

Working for yourself

About 18.2% of demonstrators and product promoters are self-employed.

Who it tends to fit

This work tends to fit people who are take-charge, organized and detail-focused and hands-on.

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Quick questions

How much does a demonstrators and product promoter make?: The median pay is $18.91 per hour — roughly $39,500 a year, with the real range running from about $15.00/hr (10th percentile) to $30.70/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Do you need a degree to be a demonstrators and product promoter?: The typical entry-level education is: Less than high school. Overall preparation level: some preparation (Job Zone 2 of 5).
What does a demonstrators and product promoter actually do all day?: Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products. Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales. Keep areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations.

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