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For Educators: Military Resources

Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

Median Salary
46,730
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

80%

Self-employed

17%

Private not for profit

2%

State and local government

1%

Federal Government

1%

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Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$28,710

10%

$46,730

Median

$58,180

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    51%

  • Associate's degree

    18%

  • Less than high school

    14%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    8%

  • Some college

    6%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Retail Management
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
  • Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management
  • Selling Skills and Sales Operations
  • Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
  • Retailing and Retail Operations
  • General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other
  • Special Products Marketing Operations

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Leadership

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administration and Management
  • Education and Training
  • Administrative
  • Computers and Electronics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

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