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Occupation · 2026 assessment

Marketplace Manager

The Marketplace Manager role combines repeatable operations with decisions that require professional context. The index measures task exposure to AI, software automation and robotics—not the probability that the occupation disappears.

Moderate risk level Search jobs ↗
How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

56%2026
60%2028
64%2030
69%2035

Which tasks are exposed

Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.

TaskRisk
Collecting metrics and preparing management reports76%
Resource planning and scenario modelling70%
People, conflict and accountability decisions36%
Finding and qualifying prospects78%
Preparing standard outreach and proposals80%
Maintaining CRM records and contact history79%
Forecasting deals and next actions71%
Negotiating complex terms41%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.

  1. 1Collecting metrics and preparing management reportsAI 76% · human 50%
  2. 2Resource planning and scenario modellingAI 70% · human 43%
  3. 3People, conflict and accountability decisionsAI 36% · human 58%
  4. 4Finding and qualifying prospectsAI 78% · human 46%
  5. 5Preparing standard outreach and proposalsAI 80% · human 36%
  6. 6Maintaining CRM records and contact historyAI 79% · human 45%
  7. 7Forecasting deals and next actionsAI 71% · human 40%
  8. 8Negotiating complex termsAI 41% · human 47%

Why technology can change this work

  • AI prepares reports, plans, minutes and management options
  • AI finds leads and prepares personalized outreach
  • CRM systems predict deal probability and next action
  • standard consultations move to chat and voice agents

What protects the occupation

  • accountability for people, priorities and conflicting interests
  • trust and long-term relationships
  • complex negotiation and customer motivation
  • accountability for non-standard commercial offers

United States · before tax

Average pay and outlook

Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.

2026$7 150per month
2035$9 650scenario estimate
2026: $7 15020262027: $7 40020272028: $7 65020282029: $7 90020292030: $8 15020302031: $8 45020312032: $8 75020322033: $9 05020332034: $9 35020342035: $9 6502035
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Practical next step

Where to move next

Do not restart from zero: carry your experience forward and add scarce skills.

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Established resilient role
New role risk49%
DemandMediumDifficultyMediumTime6–12 monthsSkill fit62%

AI Procurement Manager

Emerging role
New role risk29%
DemandHighDifficultyHighTime12–24 monthsSkill fit52%

Digital Avatar Producer

Emerging role
New role risk35%
DemandHighDifficultyHighTime12–24 monthsSkill fit50%

Product Manager

Established resilient role
New role risk31%
DemandHighDifficultyHighTime12–24 monthsSkill fit50%

Job search and transitions

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Skills you already have

  • goal setting
  • people management
  • resource allocation
  • needs discovery
  • negotiation
  • objection handling

Skills to build

  • AI-enabled team management
  • auditing AI management recommendations
  • AI prospecting
  • funnel analytics
  • sales AI-assistant management
  • complex B2B sales
CurrentMarketplace Manager · 56%
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Keepgoal setting · people management · resource allocation
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AddAI-enabled team management · auditing AI management recommendations · AI prospecting

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-25 · Assessment confidence: Medium

International Labour Organization · 2025Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure

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World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

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O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

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