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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 (BLS)

$87,520

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$50k – $164k

Job outlook

No separate BLS projection for this specific role

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Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $112,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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How to qualify

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Cost to qualify

$40,500–$153,000

Time to qualify

4.5 yr

Renewal

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  1. 1

    Bachelor's degree

    Degree

    Four years at public in-state rates — average published tuition & fees ≈ $11,610/yr, plus books. Private and out-of-state run higher; grant aid lowers most students' actual net price.

    $40,000–$150,000 · 4 years source

  2. 2

    Industry certification (optional for many roles)

    Certification

    Role-dependent — e.g. CPA, Series 7/65, PMP, SHRM. Not always required, but often expected for advancement.

    $500–$3,000 · 6 months source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

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

    $50,320

    ~2 yrs to advance

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

    Established

    $87,520

    ~3 yrs to advance

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

    Senior

    $125,795

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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

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