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What is an electronics department manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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The average electronics department manager salary is $31,329. The most common degree is a bachelor's degree degree with an business major. It usually takes 4-6 years of experience to become an electronics department manager. Electronics department managers with a Certified Graphics Communications Manager (CGCM) certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 5% and produce 23,800 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreElectronics Department ManagerUS Average
Salary
2.4

Avg. Salary $31,329

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.4

Growth rate 5%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
8.4
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.65%

Asian 7.01%

Black or African American 8.57%

Hispanic or Latino 17.13%

Unknown 4.65%

White 61.98%

Gender

female 26.83%

male 73.17%

Age - 42
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 42
Stress level
9.4

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.2

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.6

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Electronics department manager career paths

Key steps to become an electronics department manager

  1. Explore electronics department manager education requirements

    Most common electronics department manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    42.7 %

    Associate

    23.2 %

    High School Diploma

    20.9 %
  2. Start to develop specific electronics department manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service44.05%
    Sales Floor8.70%
    Loss Prevention6.29%
    Order Merchandise5.86%
    Product Knowledge4.99%
  3. Complete relevant electronics department manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New electronics department managers 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 an electronics department manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real electronics department manager resumes.
  4. Research electronics department manager duties and responsibilities

    • Implement inventory management system to effectively manage on-hands, assist with correct replenishment and maintain an acceptable level of over-stock.
    • Start out as a sacker, sack groceries, gather carts and cleaning duties.
    • Itemize and totale customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using POS system and accept all forms of payment.
    • Gain extensive knowledge of cashiering, operating POS systems and controlling customer interactions with basic knowledge of inventory and mods.
  5. Apply for electronics department manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an electronics department manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average electronics department manager salary

The average electronics department manager salary in the United States is $31,329 per year or $15 per hour. Electronics department manager salaries range between $24,000 and $39,000 per year.

Average electronics department manager salary
$31,329 Yearly
$15.06 hourly

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A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2019
Pros

Improving the sales and providing high quality customer service

Cons

Not enough support from manager


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2019
Pros

The interaction and professional relationship building is a plus.

Cons

Bad management is rampant in retail.


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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.