SOC 11-2022
Sales Managers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ36/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ603,710
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$138K
$67K โ $0
Projected Growth
๐+4.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค88/100
High exposure
๐ก Sales Managers face a risk score of 36/100 โ 8 points below the national average of 44. With 88/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $138K ($92K 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 36/100, Sales Managers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-driven workforce planning and scheduling are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 603,710 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in navigating complex interpersonal and political dynamics and building organizational culture and employee engagement to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Sales Managers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-driven workforce planning and scheduling
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
AI strategic decision-support dashboards
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Navigating complex interpersonal and political dynamics
Building organizational culture and employee engagement
Inspiring and leading teams through organizational change
Strategic vision-setting in uncertain markets
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
Direct and coordinate activities involving sales of manufactured products, services, commodities, real estate, or other subjects of sale.
Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
Oversee regional and local sales managers and their staffs.
Determine price schedules and discount rates.
๐ป Technology Skills
Customer relationship management CRM software
Document management software
Development environment software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Data base user interface and query software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Sales and Marketing
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Administration and Management
Education and Training
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 | 70% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 23 | $168K | 71% |
| Public Relations Managers | 26 | $139K | 80% |