Retail Salespersons
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to shrink over the next decade, with about 32,773 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle 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 63% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Maintain records related to sales.
AI could do much of this on its own
Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Demonstrate use or operation of merchandise.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returns.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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The closest matches by the skills they use—each has projected openings in New York State, pays within reach of your job now, and is no more exposed to AI than your job. Each card shows what the move would take.
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What the move takes
Usually requires no formal educational credential, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Customer and Personal Service
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- Oral Expression
- Active Listening
- Oral Comprehension
New skills to build
- Administration and Management
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What the move takes
Usually requires no formal educational credential, plus short-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Customer and Personal Service
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- English Language
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Your current skills largely cover this move.
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What the move takes
Usually requires no formal educational credential, plus short-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes up to about a year.
Skills you already have
- Customer and Personal Service
- Oral Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Oral Expression
- English Language
New skills to build
- Extent Flexibility
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What the move takes
A step up—usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus short-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes one to two years.
Skills you already have
- Sales and Marketing
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- Oral Comprehension
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New skills to build
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