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Navigating the Uncertain Future of eCommerce in the Age of AI

In the evolving landscape of eCommerce, professionals are grappling with unprecedented changes driven by artificial intelligence. As someone with nearly two decades of experience in this field, the looming question on my mind is this: What does the next five years hold for me?

At 30 years old, I’ve been immersed in the eCommerce sector since I was just 14. My journey began in sales, eventually leading me through various roles, including Director of Product Management and Director of Operations. Currently, I serve as the Director of Partnerships at my agency, overseeing web development, design projects, and extensive SEO and marketing campaigns for eCommerce clients.

Throughout my career, I’ve participated in projects with budgets ranging from $20,000 to over $1 million, engaging in strategic discussions about Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), user interface and experience (UI/UX) design, and upselling strategies. However, recent trends have highlighted significant shifts within my industry – shifts that are primarily fueled by AI.

The speed at which AI is transforming eCommerce is staggering. For instance, I reconnected with a former colleague who still works at an agency that was once home to 25 skilled copywriters. Now, just a couple of years later, that number has dwindled to four, while the SEO department is generating $20,000 more in billable revenue. This transition was largely due to AI’s ability to handle basic writing tasks, allowing the remaining writers to focus on refining outputs to avoid copyright issues.

Additionally, I’ve noticed structural changes at other agencies, where entire development teams based in the U.S. have been replaced by teams from Latin America. These new teams increasingly depend on ChatGPT for communication via platforms like Jira and Slack.

While I do not foresee a complete collapse of my industry, I recognize that significant changes are on the horizon. AI is already exhibiting capabilities such as building websites from Figma files and generating code that supports upselling features without the need for developer intervention. Furthermore, I’ve watched as AI-driven tools and prompt-based search functionalities are redefining traditional SEO practices in real-time.

Given these developments, my path forward feels uncertain. I am currently pursuing my Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and contemplating a return to a Head of Project Management or Senior Project Management role, potentially within another industry altogether. The landscape is shifting rapidly, and while I’m unsure where I’ll ultimately land, one thing is clear