Covert Work: Using AI, Sales Associates Will ‘Secretly’ Juggle Multiple Jobs, Says Gartner Report

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One job not enough for a comfortable lifestyle? The workers of future will have the ability to handle multiple jobs covertly, courtesy artificial intelligence. In fact, sellers of the future are all set to use artificial intelligence to free up their time and seek the so-called, “overemployment” status. In fact, by 2028, as many as 10% of sales associates will save enough time with AI to covertly work on multiple jobs, reveals the latest research by Gartner Inc.

According to a September 2024 Gartner poll of almost 3,500 workers, 41% of sellers said they at least somewhat agree that AI technology has increased their capacity by automating repetitive and manual processes. Because AI automation frees up capacity, more sellers will seek to take on extra work outside of their primary job as a result of its implementation and use in sales. 

It is a big wake-up call for bosses and that they should start thining about contingency plans quickly. According to Gartner, before seller engagement declines and talent starts to depart, chief sales officers need to be aware that some of their best employees are no longer working for them. To do this, they need to revise compensation plans and put new incentive systems in place.