Advertising Sales Agents

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 4 (20%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 14 (70%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 2 (10%)

• Prepare promotional plans, sales literature, media kits, and sales contracts, using computer.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Process all correspondence and paperwork related to accounts.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Write copy as part of layout.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Write sales outlines for use by staff.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations to new and existing customers to sell new advertising programs and to protect and increase existing advertising.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Maintain assigned account bases while developing new accounts.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Provide clients with estimates of the costs of advertising products or services.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Locate and contact potential clients to offer advertising services.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Explain to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Obtain and study information about clients' products, needs, problems, advertising history, and business practices to offer effective sales presentations and appropriate product assistance.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Draw up contracts for advertising work, and collect payments due.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Deliver advertising or illustration proofs to customers for approval.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Inform customers of available options for advertisement artwork, and provide samples.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Recommend appropriate sizes and formats for advertising, depending on medium used.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Determine advertising medium to be used, and prepare sample advertisements within the selected medium for presentation to customers.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Gather all relevant material for bid processes, and coordinate bidding and contract approval.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Consult with company officials, sales departments, and advertising agencies to develop promotional plans.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Identify new advertising markets, and propose products to serve them.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Arrange for commercial taping sessions, and accompany clients to sessions.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Attend sales meetings, industry trade shows, and training seminars to gather information, promote products, expand network of contacts, and increase knowledge.Little or no AI speed-up · core task