Automation index
How much of a Salesperson’s job can AI already do?
Today an AI can already find leads, set up contact, and follow through. Sitting across from someone and closing is still something else.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Salesperson
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#88 / 623
View rankingSalesperson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Check stock levels and reorder merchandise as necessary.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 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 provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Provide customers with product samples and catalogs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Prepare sales contracts and order forms.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
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
- 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?
Scrum master
25%
#251 / 623
View rankingScrum master
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Facilitate ceremonies, boards and notes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 45% | +9 |
Flow metrics and impediment reports.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 38% | +6.1 |
Team coaching and internal conflict.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 15% | +2.7 |
Protect the sprint from interruptions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Train PO and managers in the method.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Change the system, not just the ritual.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Facilitate ceremonies, boards and notes
- Flow metrics and impediment reports
- Team coaching and internal conflict
- Protect the sprint from interruptions
- Train PO and managers in the method
- Change the system, not just the ritual
- scrum master
- agile coach
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1111.00· ESCO/ISCO 2421