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What is a department manager/sales associate and how to become one
Avg. Salary $34,346
Avg. Salary $59,228
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.66%
Asian 7.20%
Black or African American 8.99%
Hispanic or Latino 17.21%
Unknown 4.68%
White 61.26%
Genderfemale 54.26%
male 45.74%
Age - 42American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 42Stress level is very high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is intermediate
7 - challenging
Work life balance is fair
6.4 - fair
Department manager/sales associate career paths
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Skills Percentages Customer Service 41.65% Sales Floor 16.13% Product Knowledge 3.62% Inventory Control 3.57% Sales Associates 3.17% Complete relevant department manager/sales associate training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New department managers/sales associate learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a department manager/sales associate based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real department manager/sales associate resumes.Research department manager/sales associate duties and responsibilities
- Implement inventory management system to effectively manage on-hands, assist with correct replenishment and maintain an acceptable level of over-stock.
- Work with POS helping to train new employees.
- Monitor and perform daily financial transactions through the POS system including foreign exchange.
- Conduct geotechnical and geological investigations and mineral resource evaluations for commercial, industrial and governmental clients using the above-mentioned drilling techniques.
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Average department manager/sales associate salary
The average department manager/sales associate salary in the United States is $34,346 per year or $17 per hour. Department manager/sales associate salaries range between $25,000 and $46,000 per year.
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Department manager/sales associate reviews
Improving the sales and providing high quality customer service
Not enough support from manager
The interaction and professional relationship building is a plus.
Bad management is rampant in retail.
Updated January 8, 2025
