Lead handler vs lead manager

The differences between lead handlers and lead managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a lead manager has an average salary of $101,883, which is higher than the $51,594 average annual salary of a lead handler.

The top three skills for a lead handler include logistics, performance reviews and unload trucks. The most important skills for a lead manager are safety procedures, sales floor, and gross margin.

Lead handler vs lead manager overview

	Lead Handler	Lead Manager
Yearly salary	$51,594	$101,883
Hourly rate	$24.80	$48.98
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	28,088	385,395
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	Bachelor's Degree, 52%
Average age	41	44
Years of experience	-	6

Lead handler vs lead manager salary

Lead handlers and lead managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lead Handler	Lead Manager
Average salary	$51,594	$101,883
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $108,000	Between $73,000 And $140,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Trulia
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between lead handler and lead manager education

There are a few differences between a lead handler and a lead manager in terms of educational background:

	Lead Handler	Lead Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	Bachelor's Degree, 52%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	University of Pennsylvania

Lead handler vs lead manager demographics

Here are the differences between lead handlers' and lead managers' demographics:

	Lead Handler	Lead Manager
Average age	41	44
Gender ratio	Male, 72.7% Female, 27.3%	Male, 54.2% Female, 45.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% Asian, 4.4% White, 58.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%	Black or African American, 6.2% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% Asian, 6.4% White, 67.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	3%	10%

Differences between lead handler and lead manager duties and responsibilities

Lead handler example responsibilities.

Manage all aspects of branch operations, including package logistics and the supervision of staff.
Doff rolls weigh, wrap, and label then place into inventory warehouse using a forklift or roll clamp
Utilize proper PPE full face respirator and tyvek suits.
Have traits of knowledge, leadership, and coordination.
Fill sandbags and cut scribing wood and wire for cement pours.
Assist in all aspects of the company; signage team, logistics, mark downs, inventory

Lead manager example responsibilities.

Lead a team of in home geek squad agents that have the highest productivity in the company.
Define processes and procedures for manual and automate testing and implement tools to achieve the overall QA objectives.
Manage social media networks for increase public visibility through Facebook.
Manage employee payroll activities and effectively evaluate employee performance for promotion opportunities.
Manage several customer service incidents and tend to emergencies including the administration lifesaving CPR to a gym patron.
Require to be certify in CPR, a and first aid.

Lead handler vs lead manager skills

Common lead handler skills

Logistics, 51%
Performance Reviews, 42%
Unload Trucks, 2%
Materials Handling, 2%
Windows, 2%
Measure Materials, 1%

Common lead manager skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
Sales Floor, 12%
Gross Margin, 12%
PET, 9%
Performance Evaluations, 8%
Product Knowledge, 7%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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