Sales coach demographics and statistics in the US
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Sales coach demographics by:
Sales coach gender statistics
44.0% of sales coaches are women and 56.0% of sales coaches are men.
- Male, 56.0%
- Female, 44.0%
Sales coach gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.0% |
| Female | 44.0% |
Sales coach gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,811
Female income
$57,778
Sales coach gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sales coach positions over time. Currently, 44.0% of sales coaches are female.
Sales coach gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.12% | 43.88% |
| 2011 | 56.25% | 43.75% |
| 2012 | 55.70% | 44.30% |
| 2013 | 55.40% | 44.60% |
| 2014 | 55.27% | 44.73% |
| 2015 | 56.03% | 43.97% |
| 2016 | 55.54% | 44.46% |
| 2017 | 55.15% | 44.85% |
| 2018 | 54.68% | 45.32% |
| 2019 | 54.16% | 45.84% |
| 2020 | 55.01% | 44.99% |
| 2021 | 55.98% | 44.02% |
Sales coach related jobs gender ratio
We compared sales coaches with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, service/parts director and assistant golf professional have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic Counter Manager | 8% | 92% |
| Category Supervisor | 9% | 91% |
| Softlines Supervisor | 9% | 91% |
| Sales Coach | 56% | 44% |
| Lumber Sales Supervisor | 92% | 8% |
| Assistant Golf Professional | 93% | 7% |
| Service/Parts Director | 95% | 5% |
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Sales coach demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sales coaches is White, which makes up 61.0% of all sales coaches. Comparatively, 18.2% of sales coaches are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of sales coaches are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Sales coach race
| Sales coach race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Sales coach race and ethnicity over time
See how sales coach racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sales coach race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.72% | 8.57% | 6.01% | 15.59% |
| 2011 | 67.53% | 8.47% | 6.18% | 15.48% |
| 2012 | 66.90% | 8.61% | 6.18% | 15.65% |
| 2013 | 66.50% | 8.83% | 6.34% | 15.72% |
| 2014 | 65.77% | 8.98% | 6.15% | 16.69% |
| 2015 | 65.71% | 8.58% | 6.44% | 16.80% |
| 2016 | 65.46% | 8.65% | 6.30% | 16.97% |
| 2017 | 64.46% | 8.78% | 6.44% | 17.35% |
| 2018 | 64.69% | 8.59% | 6.45% | 17.38% |
| 2019 | 64.74% | 8.51% | 6.55% | 17.40% |
| 2020 | 62.28% | 8.28% | 6.46% | 17.87% |
| 2021 | 60.99% | 8.58% | 6.92% | 18.20% |
Sales coach wage gap by race
According to our data, white sales coaches have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sales coaches have the lowest average salary at $61,194.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,143 |
| White | $63,800 |
| Black or African American | $61,194 |
| Asian | $62,670 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,280 |
Average sales coach age
See how the average age of sales coaches varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sales coach age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 41.5 |
| Unknown | 38 | 39 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 37 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39.5 | 43 |
Sales coach age breakdown
The average age of sales coaches is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the sales coach population.
Sales coach age breakdown
| Sales Coach Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Sales coach educational attainment
The most common degree for sales coaches is bachelor's degree, with 65% of sales coaches earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Sales coaches by degree level
| Sales coach degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Sales coach wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sales coaches with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $72,111 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sales coaches earn a median annual income of $65,479 compared to $56,811 for sales coaches with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,111 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,858 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,479 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,811 |
Sales coach employment statistics
Most sales coaches work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where sales coaches work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sales coaches work.
Sales coach jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Sales coach jobs by company type
Employees with the sales coach job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sales coaches prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Sales coach jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 2% |
Sales coach jobs by industry
The most common industries for sales coaches are retail, professional and finance.
Sales coach industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Telecommunication | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Sales coach turnover and employment statistics
Sales coach unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sales coaches between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sales coach unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sales coach unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.45% |
| 2011 | 5.96% |
| 2012 | 5.46% |
| 2013 | 4.50% |
| 2014 | 3.77% |
| 2015 | 3.25% |
| 2016 | 2.89% |
| 2017 | 2.61% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.44% |
Average sales coach tenure
The average sales coach stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,083 sales coaches resumes in Zippia's database.
Sales coach tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Sales coach LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sales coaches 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn Broker | 7.00% | 1,805 |
| Wireless Consultant | 7.09% | 167,638 |
| Car Rental Manager | 7.23% | 7,352 |
| Direct Sales Agent | 7.29% | 225,552 |
| Rental Agent | 8.34% | 26,411 |
| Sales Coach | 9.10% | - |
| Travel Counselor | 12.49% | 32,840 |
Similar sales coach jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn Broker | 7.00% | 1,805 |
| Wireless Consultant | 7.09% | 167,638 |
| Car Rental Manager | 7.23% | 7,352 |
| Direct Sales Agent | 7.29% | 225,552 |
| Rental Agent | 8.34% | 26,411 |
| Travel Counselor | 12.49% | 32,840 |
Foreign languages spoken by sales coaches
The most common foreign language among sales coaches is Spanish at 65.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 6.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 3.3%.
- Spanish, 65.0%
- Portuguese, 6.7%
- Italian, 3.3%
- Cantonese, 3.3%
- Chinese, 1.7%
- Other, 20.0%
Sales coach languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.0% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
| Italian | 3.3% |
| Cantonese | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 1.7% |
| Other | 20.0% |
