Director of merchandising & marketing demographics and statistics in the US
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Director of merchandising & marketing gender statistics
48.1% of directors of merchandising & marketing are women and 51.9% of directors of merchandising & marketing are men.
- Male, 51.9%
- Female, 48.1%
Director of merchandising & marketing gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.9% |
| Female | 48.1% |
Director of merchandising & marketing gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$111,934
Female income
$103,257
Director of merchandising & marketing gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in director of merchandising & marketing positions over time. Currently, 48.1% of directors of merchandising & marketing are female.
Director of merchandising & marketing gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.12% | 28.88% |
| 2011 | 70.81% | 29.19% |
| 2012 | 71.38% | 28.62% |
| 2013 | 71.32% | 28.68% |
| 2014 | 69.64% | 30.36% |
| 2015 | 69.20% | 30.80% |
| 2016 | 69.09% | 30.91% |
| 2017 | 68.12% | 31.88% |
| 2018 | 54.19% | 45.81% |
| 2019 | 53.10% | 46.90% |
| 2020 | 51.50% | 48.50% |
| 2021 | 51.88% | 48.12% |
Director of merchandising & marketing related jobs gender ratio
We compared directors of merchandising & marketing with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, sales superintendent and route sales manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 19% | 81% |
| Director Of Admissions And Marketing | 20% | 80% |
| Media Traffic Manager | 20% | 80% |
| Director Of Merchandising & Marketing | 52% | 48% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Director of merchandising & marketing demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among directors of merchandising & marketing is White, which makes up 74.6% of all directors of merchandising & marketing. Comparatively, 8.7% of directors of merchandising & marketing are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of directors of merchandising & marketing are Asian.
- White, 74.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Director of merchandising & marketing race
| Director of merchandising & marketing race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Director of merchandising & marketing race and ethnicity over time
See how director of merchandising & marketing racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Director of merchandising & marketing race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.20% | 3.77% | 4.83% | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 82.97% | 3.67% | 5.02% | 6.54% |
| 2012 | 81.98% | 4.30% | 4.92% | 6.96% |
| 2013 | 82.82% | 3.53% | 5.17% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 81.64% | 4.15% | 5.07% | 7.25% |
| 2015 | 81.26% | 3.56% | 5.82% | 7.41% |
| 2016 | 80.88% | 3.69% | 5.85% | 7.32% |
| 2017 | 80.80% | 3.66% | 6.04% | 7.44% |
| 2018 | 79.66% | 3.34% | 7.30% | 7.37% |
| 2019 | 77.79% | 3.14% | 8.02% | 8.43% |
| 2020 | 75.01% | 3.41% | 8.18% | 8.85% |
| 2021 | 74.58% | 3.04% | 8.15% | 8.67% |
Director of merchandising & marketing wage gap by race
According to our data, asian directors of merchandising & marketing have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american directors of merchandising & marketing have the lowest average salary at $103,259.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $111,132 |
| White | $110,424 |
| Black or African American | $103,259 |
| Asian | $126,197 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $109,884 |
Average director of merchandising & marketing age
See how the average age of directors of merchandising & marketing varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Director of merchandising & marketing age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37.5 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 37 |
| Asian | 39 | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 34 |
Director of merchandising & marketing age breakdown
The average age of directors of merchandising & marketing is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the director of merchandising & marketing population.
Director of merchandising & marketing age breakdown
| Director Of Merchandising & Marketing Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Director of merchandising & marketing educational attainment
The most common degree for directors of merchandising & marketing is bachelor's degree, with 77% of directors of merchandising & marketing earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Directors of merchandising & marketing by degree level
| Director of merchandising & marketing degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Director of merchandising & marketing wage gap by degree level
According to the data, directors of merchandising & marketing with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $147,140 annually. With a Master's degree, directors of merchandising & marketing earn a median annual income of $138,373 compared to $116,279 for directors of merchandising & marketing with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $138,373 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $116,279 |
| Doctorate Degree | $147,140 |
Director of merchandising & marketing employment statistics
Most directors of merchandising & marketing work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where directors of merchandising & marketing work
Below, you can see the size of companies where directors of merchandising & marketing work.
Director of merchandising & marketing jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Director of merchandising & marketing jobs by company type
Employees with the director of merchandising & marketing job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most directors of merchandising & marketing prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Director of merchandising & marketing jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 1% |
Director of merchandising & marketing jobs by industry
The most common industries for directors of merchandising & marketing are retail, manufacturing and media.
Director of merchandising & marketing industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Media | 10% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Director of merchandising & marketing turnover and employment statistics
Director of merchandising & marketing unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for directors of merchandising & marketing between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Director of merchandising & marketing unemployment rate by year
| Year | Director of merchandising & marketing unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 6.19% |
| 2012 | 5.30% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 3.70% |
| 2015 | 3.36% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.97% |
| 2018 | 3.34% |
| 2019 | 3.54% |
| 2020 | 4.71% |
| 2021 | 4.59% |
Average director of merchandising & marketing tenure
The average director of merchandising & marketing stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 291 directors of merchandising & marketing resumes in Zippia's database.
Director of merchandising & marketing tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Director of merchandising & marketing LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of directors of merchandising & marketing that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Sales Manager | 7.25% | 128,791 |
| Advertising & Promotion Manager | 9.54% | 15,051 |
| Director Of Merchandising & Marketing | 9.86% | - |
| Community Development Manager | 16.11% | 86,667 |
Similar director of merchandising & marketing jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Sales Manager | 7.25% | 128,791 |
| Advertising & Promotion Manager | 9.54% | 15,051 |
| Community Development Manager | 16.11% | 86,667 |
Foreign languages spoken by directors of merchandising & marketing
The most common foreign language among directors of merchandising & marketing is Mandarin at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 33.3% and French is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Mandarin, 33.3%
- Chinese, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
Director of merchandising & marketing languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 33.3% |
| Chinese | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
