Distribution specialist vs distributor

The differences between distribution specialists and distributors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a distributor has an average salary of $40,606, which is higher than the $36,140 average annual salary of a distribution specialist.

The top three skills for a distribution specialist include work ethic, windows and strong customer service. The most important skills for a distributor are distributors, customer service, and delivery truck.

Distribution specialist vs distributor overview

	Distribution Specialist	Distributor
Yearly salary	$36,140	$40,606
Hourly rate	$17.38	$19.52
Growth rate	1%	4%
Number of jobs	45,554	89,197
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Average age	38	47
Years of experience	-	4

Distribution specialist vs distributor salary

Distribution specialists and distributors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Distribution Specialist	Distributor
Average salary	$36,140	$40,606
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $52,000	Between $31,000 And $52,000
Highest paying City	Jersey City, NJ	Clifton, NJ
Highest paying state	New Jersey	New Jersey
Best paying company	Gilead Sciences	ABB
Best paying industry	Health Care	Health Care

Differences between distribution specialist and distributor education

There are a few differences between a distribution specialist and a distributor in terms of educational background:

	Distribution Specialist	Distributor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Distribution specialist vs distributor demographics

Here are the differences between distribution specialists' and distributors' demographics:

	Distribution Specialist	Distributor
Average age	38	47
Gender ratio	Male, 65.1% Female, 34.9%	Male, 56.3% Female, 43.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 6.4% White, 59.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 3.9% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Asian, 5.2% White, 72.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between distribution specialist and distributor duties and responsibilities

Distribution specialist example responsibilities.

Update sonic, manual files, and relay all pertinent info to leads, supervisors and AOG.
Use of double runner and MHE vehicles.
Maneuver swivel-hooks, hoists and elevating platforms to move materials.
Complete paperwork accurately for returns to comply with company and FDA regulations.
Maintain daily paperwork to ensure compliance with food safety and FDA regulations.
Process orders utilizing MoTow carts (electrical) equip with Psion-Teklogix RF scanners and monitors.

Distributor example responsibilities.

Generate leads for outside sales representatives including organizing, monitoring and updating Microsoft CRM program.
Train in OSHA safety standards and maintain compliances.
Use an RF scanner to produce labels identifying repack case contents.
Use Facebook as a great social media outlet, as well as twitter.
Operate forklift and stand up forklift, used RF scanner guns to track items
Install new valves, water meters, taps for water meters, and fire hydrants.

Distribution specialist vs distributor skills

Common distribution specialist skills

Work Ethic, 12%
Windows, 11%
Strong Customer Service, 8%
Customer Inquiries, 8%
Math, 7%
Customer Orders, 5%

Common distributor skills

Distributors, 28%
Customer Service, 23%
Delivery Truck, 7%
Customer Relations, 7%
Product Line, 4%
Wellness Products, 4%