Will artificial intelligence replace sales reps?

The stereotypical salesperson - smartly dressed with their Rolodex of contacts - is an image of a bygone era. Even interacting via phone and email is starting to feel outdated thanks to advanced communication methods. Video collaboration software like Google Hangouts and Skype reduce the need for physical interactions. Social media and messaging apps also afford an instant line of communication. The ways to interact with each other seem endless, yet somehow it feels as if personal relationships are becoming more distant.