Division head vs store manager

The differences between division heads and store 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 division head and a store manager. Additionally, a division head has an average salary of $121,389, which is higher than the $46,950 average annual salary of a store manager.

The top three skills for a division head include R, financial analysis and strategic plan. The most important skills for a store manager are store management, retail store, and customer service.

Division head vs store manager overview

	Division Head	Store Manager
Yearly salary	$121,389	$46,950
Hourly rate	$58.36	$22.57
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	13,318	446,127
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	6	6

Division head vs store manager salary

Division heads and store managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Division Head	Store Manager
Average salary	$121,389	$46,950
Salary range	Between $66,000 And $221,000	Between $30,000 And $73,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	New York	Delaware
Best paying company	Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	Meta
Best paying industry	Insurance	Manufacturing

Differences between division head and store manager education

There are a few differences between a division head and a store manager in terms of educational background:

	Division Head	Store Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Division head vs store manager demographics

Here are the differences between division heads' and store managers' demographics:

	Division Head	Store Manager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 68.7% Female, 31.3%	Male, 51.2% Female, 48.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.2% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Asian, 6.4% White, 67.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 6.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 6.3% White, 67.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between division head and store manager duties and responsibilities

Division head example responsibilities.

Achieve full client satisfaction while adhering to ISO requirements and IQC policies and procedures.
Evaluate progress of program plans to determine whether overall command-wide objectives are being accomplish economically with reference to budget and manpower.
Support workforce development, student education, and internships in critical DoD technologies through program funding.
Coordinate logistics for international and local staff.
Ensure proper stock rotation and direct restock commitments to appropriate logistics specialists.
Evaluate progress of program plans to determine whether overall command-wide objectives are being accomplish economically with reference to budget and manpower.

Store manager example responsibilities.

Store achieve highest UPT in company for FY11.
Assist the DM and help to manage the district in her absence.
Manage the store's inventory with GNC guidelines; receiving, checking and shelving all merchandising orders.
Train and develop to manage multi-unit operations.
Create implementation plans to support execution of Starbucks initiatives to achieve both operational excellence and business results.
Develop and implement operational strategies utilizing less payroll expenses and allot hour usage to accomplish logistical and operational excellence.

Division head vs store manager skills

Common division head skills

R, 16%
Financial Analysis, 9%
Strategic Plan, 9%
Product Development, 7%
Training Programs, 6%
Direct Supervision, 6%

Common store manager skills

Store Management, 8%
Retail Store, 5%
Customer Service, 5%
PET, 5%
Loss Prevention, 5%
Sales Floor, 4%