Automation index
How much of a Category manager’s job can AI already do?
An assortment comes earlier. The category winning without fighting own-label do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Category manager
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#138 / 623
View rankingCategory manager
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Assortment, prices and the shelf.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Supplier, the negotiation and the one that will not list.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Promo, the calendar and the one that clashes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Data, margin and not killing the category.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Own-label, the clash and not hiding it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That the category wins.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- assortment
- supplier negotiation
- category margin
- promos
- own-label
- the shelf
- calendar
- listings
Sources for this job· O*NET 11-2022.00· ESCO/ISCO 1221
IS WORK OVER?
Store manager
28%
#106 / 623
View rankingStore manager
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers and responding to customer inquiries and complaints.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 22% | +1.8 |
Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Assign employees to specific duties.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Examine merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed and that it functions as advertised.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Perform work activities of subordinates, such as cleaning and organizing shelves and displays and selling merchandise.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Instruct staff on how to handle difficult and complicated sales.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Establish credit policies and operating procedures.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 41% | 28% | +11.5 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- sales activities
- employment law
- tobacco brands
- study sales levels of products
- set up pricing strategies
- order supplies
- manage budgets
- maintain relationship with customers
- manage staff
- use different communication channels
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 1420