Demonstrator and product promoter responsibilities are to provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products; record and report demonstration-related information, such as the number of questions asked by the audience or the number of coupons distributed; demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services; suggest specific product purchases to meet customers' needs;

identify interested and qualified customers to provide them with additional information; keep areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations; set up and arrange displays or demonstration areas to attract the attention of prospective customers; learn about competitors' products or consumers' interests or concerns to answer questions or provide more complete information; transport, assemble, and disassemble materials used in presentations;

prepare or alter presentation contents to target specific audiences; sell products being promoted and keep records of sales; work as part of a team of demonstrators to accommodate large crowds; practice demonstrations to ensure that they will run smoothly; visit trade shows, stores, community organizations, or other venues to demonstrate products or services or to answer questions from potential customers; recommend product or service improvements to employers; research or investigate products to be presented to prepare for demonstrations; instruct customers in alteration of products; provide product information, using lectures, films, charts, or slide shows; train demonstrators to present a company's products or services; contact businesses or civic establishments to arrange to exhibit and sell merchandise; wear costumes or sign boards and walk in public to promote merchandise, services, or events;

stock shelves with products; write articles or pamphlets about products; develop lists of prospective clients from sources such as newspaper items, company records, local merchants, or customers.