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Can AI do the work of a Salesperson?
Today an AI can already find leads, set up contact, and follow through. Sitting across from someone and closing is still something else.
It does not measure whether your company will replace you.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Salesperson
28%
AI or a robot can already do 28% of this job.
#55 / 103
View rankingSalesperson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Check stock levels and reorder merchandise as necessary.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Plan, assemble, and stock product displays in retail stores, or make recommendations to retailers regarding product displays, promotional programs, and advertising.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Provide customers with product samples and catalogs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Prepare sales contracts and order forms.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. | 41% | 28% | +11.5 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- characteristics of products
- agricultural equipment
- sales promotion techniques
- product comprehension
- guarantee customer satisfaction
- communicate with customers
- manage schedule of tasks
- implement marketing strategies
- ensure compliance with legal requirements
- answer requests for quotation
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-4012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2433
IS WORK OVER?
Delivery driver
28%
#65 / 103
View rankingDelivery driver
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Drive vehicles with capacities under three tons to transport materials to and from specified destinations, such as railroad stations, plants, residences, offices, or within industrial yards.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 22% | +1.5 |
Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, or brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 26% | 28% | +7.3 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- geographic areas
- road traffic laws
- communicate with customers
- act reliably
- drive in urban areas
- ensure the integrity of mail
- use geographic information systems
- establish daily priorities
- analyse ways to reduce travel time
- interpret traffic signals
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-3033.00· ESCO/ISCO 8321