Sales Managers
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 3,182 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about half of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 88% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Oversee regional and local sales managers and their staffs.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Confer with potential customers regarding equipment needs, and advise customers on types of equipment to purchase.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Visit franchised dealers to stimulate interest in establishment or expansion of leasing programs.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Represent company at trade association meetings to promote products.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree, with 5 years or more of experience.
Getting ready typically takes more than four years.
Skills you already have
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administration and Management
- Monitoring
- English Language
- Oral Comprehension
New skills to build
- Law and Government
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