Occupation details
International Labour Organization (ILO) Working Paper 140

Sales Demonstrators in the age of AI: impact evidence and adaptation options

ISCO-08 5242 · Thai source label: พนักงานสาธิตสินค้า

This score estimates where generative AI may assist with or perform parts of tasks. It does not predict that a job will disappear.
4.2AI / 10

Use the score to choose where to start adapting

Gradient 2

Compare the score with the work you actually do. Separate repetitive work, work that needs review, and work that depends on human judgement.

Source ID: SRC-2026-07-14-ilo-wp140

What the ILO evidence measures

Potential for AI assistance or task performanceAI 4.2/10
Variation across task-level scores0.11 on a 1-point scale
Occupation codeISCO-08 5242
AI exposure groupGradient 2
Score sourceILO Working Paper 140
AI 4.2/10Task-level potential
0.11 points1-point scale
Gradient 2ILO classification
5 dutiesNSO classification evidence
8 task examples6 mapped skills

Tasks in this occupation

O*NET statements are enrichment from US roles connected through the official BLS and O*NET crosswalk chain. Confirm that an example fits your local work before using it.

O*NET Core Task

Demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Keep areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Record and report demonstration-related information, such as the number of questions asked by the audience or the number of coupons distributed.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Set up and arrange displays or demonstration areas to attract the attention of prospective customers.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Suggest specific product purchases to meet customers' needs.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Transport, assemble, and disassemble materials used in presentations.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

Skills used in this occupation

O*NET importance ratings provide a sourced starting point for deciding which existing capabilities to strengthen.

O*NET Essential Skill

Active Listening

Importance rating: 3.88 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Speaking

Importance rating: 3.88 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Reading Comprehension

Importance rating: 3.25 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Critical Thinking

Importance rating: 3.00 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Monitoring

Importance rating: 3.00 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Writing

Importance rating: 3.00 out of 5.

ESCO skill-group context

These shares describe how ESCO skill records for the occupation group are distributed across broad categories. They are not personal capability scores or mandatory skills for every job.

ESCO Skill Group

communication, collaboration and creativity

61.3% of the published ESCO matrix row

ESCO Skill Group

assisting and caring

22.6% of the published ESCO matrix row

ESCO Skill Group

handling and moving

9.7% of the published ESCO matrix row

ESCO Skill Group

information skills

6.5% of the published ESCO matrix row

Build a plan from the task you choose

The Planner does not display invented capability percentages. You select a task, baseline the current method, run a safe bounded experiment, and keep evidence before deciding whether to continue.

30 days

Select one task, map its process, and measure time, quality, and rework across at least three examples.

60 days

Test one bounded step with synthetic or de-identified data, then log errors, human checks, and limitations.

90 days

Use the reviewed method in a real cycle with the process owner's approval, or stop if the result is not good enough.

Relevant courses

Recommendations match reviewed course categories to ISCO-08 and mapped ESCO skill-group records. Occupation-title keywords are not used as sole evidence. Before enrolling, recheck the syllabus, language, schedule, cost, and current access with the provider.

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The specific items below are derived from structurally validated ISCO/ESCO rules, not an occupation-by-occupation expert endorsement.
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Why it is recommended
This course aligns with communication, collaboration and creativity. This group represents 61.3% of the mapped ESCO skill records for ISCO-08 5242.
Practice output
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Why it is recommended
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Practice output
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Why it is recommended
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Practice output
Choose one Sales Demonstrators duty, use synthetic data to create a prompt, verify three outputs against a source, and record the errors.
Study time
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Cost and access
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Data and method

This page uses scores from International Labour Organization (ILO) Working Paper 140, official Thai duties from NSO, mapped O*NET enrichment, and ESCO skill-group context with an explicit mapping scope. Roongan does not fill evidence gaps with generated claims.

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission.

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