Director of retail sales demographics and statistics in the US
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Director of retail sales gender statistics
34.9% of directors of retail sales are women and 65.1% of directors of retail sales are men.
- Male, 65.1%
- Female, 34.9%
Director of retail sales gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.1% |
| Female | 34.9% |
Director of retail sales gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,871
Female income
$31,171
Director of retail sales gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in director of retail sales positions over time. Currently, 34.9% of directors of retail sales are female.
Director of retail sales gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.57% | 47.43% |
| 2011 | 52.19% | 47.81% |
| 2012 | 52.88% | 47.12% |
| 2013 | 52.80% | 47.20% |
| 2014 | 50.79% | 49.21% |
| 2015 | 50.27% | 49.73% |
| 2016 | 50.14% | 49.86% |
| 2017 | 49.02% | 50.98% |
| 2018 | 64.64% | 35.36% |
| 2019 | 64.74% | 35.26% |
| 2020 | 63.88% | 36.12% |
| 2021 | 65.08% | 34.92% |
Director of retail sales related jobs gender ratio
We compared directors of retail sales 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 Retail Sales | 65% | 35% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Director of retail sales demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among directors of retail sales is White, which makes up 78.2% of all directors of retail sales. Comparatively, 9.8% of directors of retail sales are Hispanic or Latino and 4.4% of directors of retail sales are Unknown.
- White, 78.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Director of retail sales race
| Director of retail sales race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Director of retail sales race and ethnicity over time
See how director of retail sales racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Director of retail sales 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 | 82.67% | 3.48% | 3.98% | 7.95% |
| 2019 | 82.66% | 3.47% | 3.88% | 8.11% |
| 2020 | 80.04% | 3.54% | 4.47% | 8.21% |
| 2021 | 78.23% | 3.24% | 4.07% | 9.82% |
Director of retail sales wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown directors of retail sales have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american directors of retail sales have the lowest average salary at $34,603.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,820 |
| White | $37,386 |
| Black or African American | $34,603 |
| Asian | $37,017 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,658 |
Average director of retail sales age
See how the average age of directors of retail sales varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Director of retail sales age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 47 |
| Unknown | 46 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 43.5 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 43 |
| White | 48 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Director of retail sales age breakdown
The average age of directors of retail sales is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the director of retail sales population.
Director of retail sales age breakdown
| Director Of Retail Sales Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Director of retail sales educational attainment
The most common degree for directors of retail sales is bachelor's degree, with 78% of directors of retail sales earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Directors of retail sales by degree level
| Director of retail sales degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Director of retail sales wage gap by degree level
According to the data, directors of retail sales with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,101 annually. With a Doctorate degree, directors of retail sales earn a median annual income of $45,926 compared to $42,498 for directors of retail sales with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,101 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,957 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,498 |
| Doctorate Degree | $45,926 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,929 |
Director of retail sales employment statistics
Most directors of retail sales work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where directors of retail sales work
Below, you can see the size of companies where directors of retail sales work.
Director of retail sales jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Director of retail sales jobs by company type
Employees with the director of retail sales job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most directors of retail sales prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Director of retail sales jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 0% |
Director of retail sales jobs by industry
The most common industries for directors of retail sales are manufacturing, retail and hospitality.
Director of retail sales industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Hospitality | 13% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Media | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Director of retail sales turnover and employment statistics
Director of retail sales unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for directors of retail sales between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Director of retail sales unemployment rate by year
| Year | Director of retail sales 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 | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 2.59% |
| 2020 | 4.53% |
| 2021 | 4.76% |
Average director of retail sales tenure
The average director of retail sales stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,345 directors of retail sales resumes in Zippia's database.
Director of retail sales tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Director of retail sales LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of directors of retail sales 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Retail Sales | 7.25% | - |
| Environmental Marketer | 9.54% | 16,829 |
| Senior Product Marketing Manager | 9.86% | 168,205 |
| Campaign Manager | 16.11% | 12,293 |
Similar director of retail sales jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Marketer | 9.54% | 16,829 |
| Senior Product Marketing Manager | 9.86% | 168,205 |
| Campaign Manager | 16.11% | 12,293 |
Foreign languages spoken by directors of retail sales
The most common foreign language among directors of retail sales is Spanish at 20.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and German is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 20.8%
- French, 16.7%
- German, 8.3%
- Japanese, 8.3%
- Carrier, 8.3%
- Other, 37.6%
Director of retail sales languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 20.8% |
| French | 16.7% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
| Carrier | 8.3% |
| Other | 37.6% |
