Cosmetics supervisor vs cosmetic counter manager

The differences between cosmetics supervisors and cosmetic counter 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 cosmetics supervisor and a cosmetic counter manager. Additionally, a cosmetics supervisor has an average salary of $73,111, which is higher than the $39,207 average annual salary of a cosmetic counter manager.

The top three skills for a cosmetics supervisor include customer service, product knowledge and sales techniques. The most important skills for a cosmetic counter manager are product knowledge, make-up, and customer service.

Cosmetics supervisor vs cosmetic counter manager overview

	Cosmetics Supervisor	Cosmetic Counter Manager
Yearly salary	$73,111	$39,207
Hourly rate	$35.15	$18.85
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	63,661	18,992
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	Bachelor's Degree, 46%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	6	6

Cosmetics supervisor vs cosmetic counter manager salary

Cosmetics supervisors and cosmetic counter managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cosmetics Supervisor	Cosmetic Counter Manager
Average salary	$73,111	$39,207
Salary range	Between $52,000 And $102,000	Between $30,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between cosmetics supervisor and cosmetic counter manager education

There are a few differences between a cosmetics supervisor and a cosmetic counter manager in terms of educational background:

	Cosmetics Supervisor	Cosmetic Counter Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	Bachelor's Degree, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Cosmetics supervisor vs cosmetic counter manager demographics

Here are the differences between cosmetics supervisors' and cosmetic counter managers' demographics:

	Cosmetics Supervisor	Cosmetic Counter Manager
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 26.0% Female, 74.0%	Male, 7.9% Female, 92.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.7% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 5.4% White, 61.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 8.4% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 17.7% Asian, 6.9% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between cosmetics supervisor and cosmetic counter manager duties and responsibilities

Cosmetics supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage geotechnical aspects of an EIR/EIS for a coastal development in an environmentally sensitive lagoon.
Conduct geotechnical and geological investigations and mineral resource evaluations for commercial, industrial and governmental clients using the above-mentioned drilling techniques.
Create outsource events as well as creating events for Nordstrom to drive business.
Develop dynamic annual business plans for senior management and see multiple original initiatives implement across all Nordstrom stores.

Cosmetic counter manager example responsibilities.

Manage accounting functions on a daily basis, AR/AP, and cash handling using QuickBooks.
Manage the Clarins counter, charge with a prime objective of developing brand awareness of the French base cosmetics line.
Manage accounts payable/receivable, administering an expansive QuickBooks database.
Educate coworkers and customers about Chanel's makeup, skincare, and fragrance lines.
Operate AS400 and JDE shipping systems efficiently and accurately.
Ensure proper SIMS on-hand qualitiess of all merchandise in cosmetic dept.

Cosmetics supervisor vs cosmetic counter manager skills

Common cosmetics supervisor skills

Customer Service, 43%
Product Knowledge, 33%
Sales Techniques, 7%
Production Targets, 5%
Sublet Vendors, 4%
Inventory Control, 4%

Common cosmetic counter manager skills

Product Knowledge, 34%
Make-Up, 19%
Customer Service, 11%
Customer Relationships, 8%
Customer Preferences, 4%
POS, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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