Convenience store manager vs stores supervisor

The differences between convenience store managers and stores supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a convenience store manager and a stores supervisor. Additionally, a convenience store manager has an average salary of $53,359, which is higher than the $34,046 average annual salary of a stores supervisor.

The top three skills for a convenience store manager include loss prevention, customer service and convenience stores. The most important skills for a stores supervisor are sales floor, ladders, and store management.

Convenience store manager vs stores supervisor overview

	Convenience Store Manager	Stores Supervisor
Yearly salary	$53,359	$34,046
Hourly rate	$25.65	$16.37
Growth rate	6%	-
Number of jobs	291,622	286,651
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	Bachelor's Degree, 47%
Average age	44	43
Years of experience	6	6

Convenience store manager vs stores supervisor salary

Convenience store managers and stores supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Convenience Store Manager	Stores Supervisor
Average salary	$53,359	$34,046
Salary range	Between $38,000 And $74,000	Between $26,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	Concord, CA	Providence, RI
Highest paying state	New Jersey	Rhode Island
Best paying company	Mirabito	Nestlé
Best paying industry	Professional	Manufacturing

Differences between convenience store manager and stores supervisor education

There are a few differences between a convenience store manager and a stores supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Convenience Store Manager	Stores Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	Bachelor's Degree, 47%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	SUNY College of Technology at Delhi

Convenience store manager vs stores supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between convenience store managers' and stores supervisors' demographics:

	Convenience Store Manager	Stores Supervisor
Average age	44	43
Gender ratio	Male, 45.2% Female, 54.8%	Male, 48.2% Female, 51.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.4% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 6.5% White, 67.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 8.5% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 7.0% White, 61.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	10%	9%

Differences between convenience store manager and stores supervisor duties and responsibilities

Convenience store manager example responsibilities.

Manage and maintain both inside and outside of the store and also order groceries, tobacco, etc.
Develop and implement operational strategies utilizing less payroll expenses and allot hour usage to accomplish logistical and operational excellence.
Implement monthly promotions to ensure all POS advertising/signage are properly post at the proper time.
Prepare sales and customer relations reports by analyzing and categorizing sales information; identifying and investigating customer complaints and service suggestions.
Lead a team of in home geek squad agents that have the highest productivity in the company.

Stores supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage the daily task of a retail pet store, delivering great customer services and increase net sales.
Assist in maintaining department staffing levels to ensure scheduling and service requirements are achieved while maintaining payroll objectives.
Assist store leadership in effectively leading, managing and developing store and/or department operations and associates to maximize sales and profitability.
Handle customer transactions on POS along with getting change for all register and cash room.
Maintain store cleanliness and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Exercise cleanliness and raise awareness of cleanliness and encourage safety generate work areas.

Convenience store manager vs stores supervisor skills

Common convenience store manager skills

Loss Prevention, 19%
Customer Service, 15%
Convenience Stores, 13%
Bank Deposits, 9%
Inventory Control, 6%
Food Safety, 5%

Common stores supervisor skills

Sales Floor, 10%
Ladders, 8%
Store Management, 7%
Cash Handling, 7%
Store Operations, 5%
Customer Service, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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