Branch store manager vs zone manager

The differences between branch store managers and zone managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a branch store manager and a zone manager. Additionally, a branch store manager has an average salary of $61,384, which is higher than the $50,974 average annual salary of a zone manager.

The top three skills for a branch store manager include in-store, customer satisfaction and financial statements. The most important skills for a zone manager are work ethic, loss prevention, and inventory control.

Branch store manager vs zone manager overview

	Branch Store Manager	Zone Manager
Yearly salary	$61,384	$50,974
Hourly rate	$29.51	$24.51
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	267,825	298,152
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 55%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	6	6

Branch store manager vs zone manager salary

Branch store managers and zone managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Branch Store Manager	Zone Manager
Average salary	$61,384	$50,974
Salary range	Between $51,000 And $73,000	Between $34,000 And $75,000
Highest paying City	-	Boston, MA
Highest paying state	-	Rhode Island
Best paying company	-	Ford Motor
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between branch store manager and zone manager education

There are a few differences between a branch store manager and a zone manager in terms of educational background:

	Branch Store Manager	Zone Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 55%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Branch store manager vs zone manager demographics

Here are the differences between branch store managers' and zone managers' demographics:

	Branch Store Manager	Zone Manager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 54.9% Female, 45.1%	Male, 68.9% Female, 31.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.2% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Asian, 6.4% White, 67.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 6.2% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 6.3% White, 67.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between branch store manager and zone manager duties and responsibilities

Branch store manager example responsibilities.

Negotiate service agreements for managing refrigeration and HVAC costs and prepare quoted work estimates.
Train and develop new associates on POS system, internal computer system, insurance rules/verification and function/use of various medical equipment.
Cash handling/maintain ATM and branch vault.
Act as internal cash auditor for routine monthly teller, vault, and ATM cash audits.
Conduct weekly seminars on recruiting new members and competitive lenders.

Zone manager example responsibilities.

Level one the managed distribution side that provides DSD to independent pet stores and veterinary clinics.
Market growth accomplish by executing fundamental basics in store and leveraging the strength of the DSD model.
Establish productive working relationships with state and federal regulatory agencies, reorganize and improve operation, and achieve OSHA compliance.
Spearhead of new training program after recognizing inadequate materials on POS systems.
Supervise apparel area including jewelry and shoe departments in preparation to becoming an assistant manager.
Used company policies and procedures, as well as incorporating creativity to merchandise apparel departments.

Branch store manager vs zone manager skills

Common branch store manager skills

In-Store, 22%
Customer Satisfaction, 20%
Financial Statements, 17%
Retail Sales, 16%
People Management, 14%
Business Development, 5%

Common zone manager skills

Work Ethic, 18%
Loss Prevention, 12%
Inventory Control, 8%
Merchandise Displays, 7%
Sales Floor, 5%
Customer Complaints, 4%