Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Retail salesperson?
Today an AI or a robot can barely cover part of a shift. Pace, the physical space, and dealing with people still are the job.
It does not calculate how many people will be replaced.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Retail salesperson
28%
AI or a robot can already do 28% of this job.
#57 / 103
View rankingRetail salesperson
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Bag or package purchases and wrap gifts.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 46% | 28% | +12.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- sales argumentation
- characteristics of products
- e-commerce systems
- product comprehension
- types of written press
- guarantee customer satisfaction
- carry out products preparation
- operate cash register
- ensure compliance with legal requirements
- examine merchandise
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-2031.00· ESCO/ISCO 5223
IS WORK OVER?
Architect
28%
#50 / 103
View rankingArchitect
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Draft plans, sections and a first BIM model from the brief.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 48% | +10.6 |
Produce renders, views and façade options.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Write quantities, specs and the project report.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Meetings with client, developer and planning office.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Site direction and inspection visits.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Stamp, register and own legal responsibility.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 8% | +1 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- building plans
- renders
- sign a project
- Produce renders, views and façade options
- Site direction and inspection visits
- arquitect
- architect
- proyecto de edificio
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2161