Demonstrators and Product Promoters

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 2 (8%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 4 (17%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 18 (75%)

• Prepare or alter presentation contents to target specific audiences.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Write articles or pamphlets about products.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Research or investigate products to be presented to prepare for demonstrations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Learn about competitors' products or consumers' interests or concerns to answer questions or provide more complete information.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Recommend product or service improvements to employers.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Develop lists of prospective clients from sources such as newspaper items, company records, local merchants, or customers.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Keep areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Record and report demonstration-related information, such as the number of questions asked by the audience or the number of coupons distributed.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Suggest specific product purchases to meet customers' needs.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Set up and arrange displays or demonstration areas to attract the attention of prospective customers.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Identify interested and qualified customers to provide them with additional information.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Visit trade shows, stores, community organizations, or other venues to demonstrate products or services or to answer questions from potential customers.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Transport, assemble, and disassemble materials used in presentations.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Practice demonstrations to ensure that they will run smoothly.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Instruct customers in alteration of products.Little or no AI speed-up · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Work as part of a team of demonstrators to accommodate large crowds.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Stock shelves with products.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Provide product information, using lectures, films, charts, or slide shows.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Train demonstrators to present a company's products or services.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Contact businesses or civic establishments to arrange to exhibit and sell merchandise.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Wear costumes or sign boards and walk in public to promote merchandise, services, or events.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

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