Distribution across 10 profiles.
Middle half of International Business Managers score between 15% and 23%.
0%
50%
100%
p10 · 12%
30% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work28%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen0%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action31%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person41%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a International Business Manager, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Resolving compliance issues, tariff questions, and cultural/operational conflicts between regional offices
deep expertisesocial core
34%DA
15%
Managing relationships with government agencies, chambers of commerce, and trade organizations in target markets
deep expertisesocial core
17%AA
0%
Negotiating contracts and terms with international suppliers, partners, and clients across multiple countries and time zones
deep expertisesocial core
15%AA
7%
Attending trade shows, client meetings, and site visits to assess opportunities and maintain partnerships in person
deep expertisesocial core
12%AA
0%
Coordinating cross-functional teams (finance, operations, legal, marketing) across different offices and subsidiaries
some context neededsocial core
11%DA
8%
Analyzing market entry strategies, competitive landscapes, and regulatory requirements for new geographic regions
5%DD
60%
Preparing reports, dashboards, and presentations on international business performance, risks, and opportunities for leadership
4%DD
51%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Negotiating contracts and terms with international suppliers, partners, and clients across multiple countries and time zones
deep expertisesocial element
23%AA
6%
Resolving compliance issues, tariff questions, and cultural/operational conflicts between regional offices
deep expertisesocial core
16%DA
1%
Analyzing market entry strategies, competitive landscapes, and regulatory requirements for new geographic regions
14%DD
59%
Coordinating cross-functional teams (finance, operations, legal, marketing) across different offices and subsidiaries
deep expertisesocial core
13%DA
3%
Preparing reports, dashboards, and presentations on international business performance, risks, and opportunities for leadership
12%DD
57%
Managing relationships with government agencies, chambers of commerce, and trade organizations in target markets
deep expertisesocial core
10%AA
0%
Attending trade shows, client meetings, and site visits to assess opportunities and maintain partnerships in person
deep expertisesocial core
9%AA
6%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Analyzing market entry strategies, competitive landscapes, and regulatory requirements for new geographic regions
27%DD
70%
Preparing reports, dashboards, and presentations on international business performance, risks, and opportunities for leadership
25%DD
46%
Resolving compliance issues, tariff questions, and cultural/operational conflicts between regional offices
deep expertisesocial core
16%DA
11%
Negotiating contracts and terms with international suppliers, partners, and clients across multiple countries and time zones
deep expertisesocial core
15%AA
1%
Managing relationships with government agencies, chambers of commerce, and trade organizations in target markets
deep expertisesocial core
11%AA
0%
Coordinating cross-functional teams (finance, operations, legal, marketing) across different offices and subsidiaries
deep expertisesocial core
3%DA
0%
Attending trade shows, client meetings, and site visits to assess opportunities and maintain partnerships in person
deep expertisesocial element
1%AA
7%
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