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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?
Management consultant
39%
#8 / 103
View rankingManagement consultant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 23% | 28% | +6.4 |
Develop and implement records management program for filing, protection, and retrieval of records, and assure compliance with program.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 13% | 55% | +7.2 |
Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 13% | 48% | +6.2 |
Recommend purchase of storage equipment and design area layout to locate equipment in space available.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Design, evaluate, recommend, and approve changes of forms and reports.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 55% | +3.9 |
Prepare manuals and train workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, according to organizational policy.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Review forms and reports and confer with management and users about format, distribution, and purpose, identifying problems and improvements.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
| Total | 100% | 39% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- business analysis
- risk management
- market research
- scientific research methodology
- perform business analysis
- identify undetected organisational needs
- analyse business plans
- interpret financial statements
- conduct quantitative research
- analyse financial performance of a company
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1111.00· ESCO/ISCO 2421