Cosmetics supervisor vs key holder

The differences between cosmetics supervisors and key holders 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 key holder. Additionally, a cosmetics supervisor has an average salary of $73,111, which is higher than the $31,779 average annual salary of a key holder.

The top three skills for a cosmetics supervisor include customer service, product knowledge and sales techniques. The most important skills for a key holder are sales floor, product knowledge, and visual standards.

Cosmetics supervisor vs key holder overview

	Cosmetics Supervisor	Key Holder
Yearly salary	$73,111	$31,779
Hourly rate	$35.15	$15.28
Growth rate	-	-6%
Number of jobs	63,661	431,956
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	High School Diploma, 35%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	6	6

Cosmetics supervisor vs key holder salary

Cosmetics supervisors and key holders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cosmetics Supervisor	Key Holder
Average salary	$73,111	$31,779
Salary range	Between $52,000 And $102,000	Between $25,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	Wisconsin
Best paying company	-	Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between cosmetics supervisor and key holder education

There are a few differences between a cosmetics supervisor and a key holder in terms of educational background:

	Cosmetics Supervisor	Key Holder
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	High School Diploma, 35%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	SUNY College of Technology at Delhi

Cosmetics supervisor vs key holder demographics

Here are the differences between cosmetics supervisors' and key holders' demographics:

	Cosmetics Supervisor	Key Holder
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 26.0% Female, 74.0%	Male, 28.1% Female, 71.9%
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, 8.6% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 18.1% Asian, 6.6% White, 61.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between cosmetics supervisor and key holder 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.

Key holder example responsibilities.

Achieve and exceed store and company sales and KPI goals.
Manage monetary transactions and POS operations.
Used upselling techniques daily when selling gaming systems and accessories.
Maintain operational duties in the manager's absence including scheduling and review of KPI reports.
Used social networking, such as Facebook, to keep customers update on new arrivals and merchandise.
Maintain a cleanly environment for customers, employees, and other animals, especially after any pet messes.

Cosmetics supervisor vs key holder skills

Common cosmetics supervisor skills

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

Common key holder skills

Sales Floor, 18%
Product Knowledge, 11%
Visual Standards, 9%
Bank Deposits, 7%
Loss Prevention, 7%
Store Management, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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