Marketing, sales and advertising directors
Marketing, sales and advertising directors plan, organise and direct advertising campaigns and market research and formulate and implement an organisation’s marketing, sales and social media policies.
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Task-by-Task Breakdown
Every task scored individually — sorted highest to lowest AI exposure
examines and analyses sales figures, advises on and monitors marketing campaigns and promotional activities
AI-powered analytics platforms like Power BI Copilot and Salesforce Einstein can automatically surface insights from sales data, flag underperforming campaigns, and recommend optimisations with minimal human input.
produces and/or assesses reports and recommendations concerning marketing, advertising and sales strategies
AI tools like Copilot in Microsoft 365 and ChatGPT can draft comprehensive marketing reports, synthesise data into recommendations, and structure strategic documents, with humans adding final judgment and sign-off.
defines target group for advertising campaigns and implements strategy through appropriate media planning work
AI tools like Meta Advantage+ and Google's Performance Max can automate audience targeting and media planning, though strategic oversight and cross-channel coordination still require human direction.
stays abreast of changes in market trends and advertising rates
AI tools like Crayon and Brandwatch can continuously monitor market trends, competitor activity, and advertising rate changes, significantly reducing the manual research burden for directors.
discusses employer’s or clients’ requirements, plans and monitors surveys and analyses of customers’ reactions to products
AI-powered survey platforms like Qualtrics and sentiment analysis tools can automate data collection and customer reaction analysis, but interpreting findings in business context requires human judgment.
conceives advertising campaigns to impart the desired product image in an effective and economical way
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney can rapidly prototype campaign concepts and creative directions, but the creative vision, brand alignment, and final decision-making remain human responsibilities.
liaises with client to discuss product/service to be marketed and develops the most appropriate strategy to deliver the objectives
AI tools like ChatGPT can help structure strategic frameworks and generate options, but the nuanced client relationship, negotiation, and contextual judgment about brand fit remain human-led.
controls the recruitment and training of staff
AI can assist with drafting job descriptions or screening CVs via tools like HireVue, but leadership decisions around team culture, development, and people management are fundamentally human.
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Marketing, sales and advertising directors
This is not a pay rise — it's 821.3 hours of productive capacity that AI could return to you, valued at your current rate.
The portion of your current salary tied to tasks AI can automate or augment. Not a prediction of job loss — a signal of where your role is changing fastest.
How is this calculated?▾
Task weights — each task is weighted by its O*NET frequency rating. Where frequency data is absent, equal weighting is applied.
AI time reduction — tasks scored as "AI Automates" assume 80% time saving; "AI Assists" assumes 40%; "Human-Led" assumes 5%.
Salary equivalent — annual hours saved × (salary ÷ 1,800 working hours/year).
Value at risk — salary × share of role time in AI-automate or AI-assist tasks.
Figures are indicative estimates for planning purposes, not guarantees of productivity gain or job loss risk.