Cosmetics supervisor vs visual merchandising manager

The differences between cosmetics supervisors and visual merchandising 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 visual merchandising manager. Additionally, a visual merchandising manager has an average salary of $97,250, which is higher than the $73,111 average annual salary of a cosmetics supervisor.

The top three skills for a cosmetics supervisor include customer service, product knowledge and sales techniques. The most important skills for a visual merchandising manager are customer service, POS, and store operations.

Cosmetics supervisor vs visual merchandising manager overview

	Cosmetics Supervisor	Visual Merchandising Manager
Yearly salary	$73,111	$97,250
Hourly rate	$35.15	$46.75
Growth rate	-	10%
Number of jobs	63,661	23,486
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	6	6

Cosmetics supervisor vs visual merchandising manager salary

Cosmetics supervisors and visual merchandising managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cosmetics Supervisor	Visual Merchandising Manager
Average salary	$73,111	$97,250
Salary range	Between $52,000 And $102,000	Between $67,000 And $139,000
Highest paying City	-	Bridgeport, CT
Highest paying state	-	Rhode Island
Best paying company	-	Meta
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between cosmetics supervisor and visual merchandising manager education

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

	Cosmetics Supervisor	Visual Merchandising Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Most common major	Business	Specialized Sales And Merchandising
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Cosmetics supervisor vs visual merchandising manager demographics

Here are the differences between cosmetics supervisors' and visual merchandising managers' demographics:

	Cosmetics Supervisor	Visual Merchandising Manager
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 26.0% Female, 74.0%	Male, 31.7% Female, 68.3%
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, 8.5% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 7.0% White, 61.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between cosmetics supervisor and visual merchandising 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.

Visual merchandising manager example responsibilities.

Manage entire inventory including receiving, store transfers, RTV's, and damages.
Purchase and manage apparel, footwear and accessories inventory for successful regional outdoor and lifestyle retailer.
Supervise the implementation of visual plan-o-grams and displays; replenish merchandise by receiving product through trucks and back stock.
Install POS collateral as well as new shop concepts and direct departmental floor moves to create an inviting shopping experience.
Act as the creative force behind client presentations (PowerPoint) for Disney, AMC, and national cable TV channels.
Ensure plan-o-grams are completed timely and correctly.

Cosmetics supervisor vs visual merchandising 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 visual merchandising manager skills

Customer Service, 16%
POS, 6%
Store Operations, 6%
Ladders, 6%
Direct Reports, 5%
Loss Prevention, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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