Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Store manager?
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 also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Store manager
28%
AI or a robot can already do 28% of this job.
#63 / 103
View rankingStore manager
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers and responding to customer inquiries and complaints.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 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 pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 22% | +1.8 |
Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Assign employees to specific duties.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Examine merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed and that it functions as advertised.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Perform work activities of subordinates, such as cleaning and organizing shelves and displays and selling merchandise.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Instruct staff on how to handle difficult and complicated sales.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Establish credit policies and operating procedures.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
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
- 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
IS WORK OVER?
PR specialist
29%
#46 / 103
View rankingPR specialist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Post and update content on the company's Web site and social media outlets.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 17% | 28% | +4.8 |
Respond to requests for information from the media or designate an appropriate spokesperson or information source.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 15% | 28% | +4.2 |
Plan or direct development or communication of programs to maintain favorable public or stockholder perceptions of an organization's accomplishments, agenda, or environmental responsibility.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Write press releases or other media communications to promote clients.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Study the objectives, promotional policies, or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies that will influence public opinion or promote ideas, products, or services.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Establish or maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, or public interest groups.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 22% | +1.5 |
Coach client representatives in effective communication with the public or with employees.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 22% | +1.3 |
Prepare or edit organizational publications, such as employee newsletters or stockholders' reports, for internal or external audiences.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. | 18% | 28% | +5 |
| Total | 100% | 29% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- keywords in digital content
- web analytics
- pricing strategies
- corporate social responsibility
- market research
- brand marketing techniques
- content marketing strategy
- online moderation techniques
- marketing mix
- authoring software
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-3031.00· ESCO/ISCO 2432