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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.

Median salary

$84,130

Typical range

$49k – $162k

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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Typical progression

  1. First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers Intern

    Internship

    $36,000

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers

    Entry / Junior

    $48,880

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers

    Established

    $84,130

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers

    Senior

    $123,125

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Key skills

A typical 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.
  • Listen to and resolve customer complaints regarding services, products, or personnel.
  • Keep records pertaining to purchases, sales, and requisitions.

Fields of study

Any field

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