SOC 41-1012
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ44/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ219,010
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$84K
$49K โ $162K
Projected Growth
๐0%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค95/100
High exposure
๐ก First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers face a risk score of 44/100 โ 0 points above the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $84K ($38K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 44/100, First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-generated written content replacing manual drafting are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 219,010 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in building long-term client relationships and trust and reading customer emotional cues and adapting approach to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
AI-powered product recommendation engines
E-commerce automation reducing in-store sales staff
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Building long-term client relationships and trust
Reading customer emotional cues and adapting approach
Negotiating bespoke deals with multiple stakeholders
Consultative selling for complex or high-value products
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Monitor sales staff performance to ensure that goals are met.
Provide staff with assistance in performing difficult or complicated duties.
Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or performing specific services.
Listen to and resolve customer complaints regarding services, products, or personnel.
Keep records pertaining to purchases, sales, and requisitions.
๐ป Technology Skills
Accounting software
Video conferencing software
Customer relationship management CRM software
Financial analysis software
Enterprise application integration software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management
English Language
Personnel and Human Resources
Economics and Accounting
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 61% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 51% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 23 | $168K | 67% |