SOC 41-3091
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ48/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ1,189,330
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$66K
$37K โ $142K
Projected Growth
๐+3.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค95/100
High exposure
๐ก Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel face a risk score of 48/100 โ 4 points above the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $66K ($20K 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 48/100, Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 1,189,330 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in building long-term client relationships and trust and consultative selling for complex or high-value products to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Automated CRM lead scoring and outreach
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
AI-powered product recommendation engines
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Building long-term client relationships and trust
Consultative selling for complex or high-value products
Reading customer emotional cues and adapting approach
Negotiating bespoke deals with multiple stakeholders
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
Answer customers' questions about services, prices, availability, or credit terms.
Attend sales or trade meetings or read related publications to obtain information about market conditions, business trends, regulations, or industry developments.
Compute and compare costs of services.
Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and provide ongoing support.
Contact prospective or existing customers to discuss how services can meet their needs.
๐ป Technology Skills
Operating system software
Customer relationship management CRM software
Enterprise application integration software
Sales and marketing software
Analytical or scientific software
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 | 69% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 59% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 23 | $168K | 55% |