How much does a first-line supervisors of non-retail sales worker make?

The median pay is $42.08 per hour — roughly $87,500 a year, with the real range running from about $24.19/hr (10th percentile) to $78.88/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Do you need a degree to be a first-line supervisors of non-retail sales worker?

The typical entry-level education is: High school diploma. Overall preparation level: considerable preparation (Job Zone 4 of 5).

What does a first-line supervisors of non-retail sales worker actually do all day?

Monitor sales staff performance to ensure that goals are met. Provide staff with assistance in performing difficult or complicated duties. Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or performing specific services.

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First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. May perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.

What it pays
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers earn a median of $42.08/hr — about $87,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn $24.19/hr; the top 10% earn $78.88/hr. (Annual figures are approximate: hourly × 2,080.)

What you'd actually do

Monitor sales staff performance to ensure that goals are met.
Provide staff with assistance in performing difficult or complicated duties.
Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or performing specific services.
Listen to and resolve customer complaints regarding services, products, or personnel.
Keep records pertaining to purchases, sales, and requisitions.
Hire, train, and evaluate personnel.

How you get there

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma. Overall preparation: considerable preparation (Job Zone 4 of 5).

The feel of the work

Much of the work happens outdoors; you're around people constantly; time pressure is a real part of the job. (Compared against the other 818 careers in the guide.)

Working for yourself

About 30% of first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers are self-employed.

Who it tends to fit

This work tends to fit people who are take-charge, organized and detail-focused and people-focused.

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How much does a first-line supervisors of non-retail sales worker make?: The median pay is $42.08 per hour — roughly $87,500 a year, with the real range running from about $24.19/hr (10th percentile) to $78.88/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Do you need a degree to be a first-line supervisors of non-retail sales worker?: The typical entry-level education is: High school diploma. Overall preparation level: considerable preparation (Job Zone 4 of 5).
What does a first-line supervisors of non-retail sales worker actually do all day?: Monitor sales staff performance to ensure that goals are met. Provide staff with assistance in performing difficult or complicated duties. Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or performing specific services.

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