Selling manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Selling manager gender statistics
57.9% of selling managers are women and 42.1% of selling managers are men.
- Female, 57.9%
- Male, 42.1%
Selling manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.9% |
| Male | 42.1% |
Selling manager gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$136,881
Female income
$125,300
Selling manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in selling manager positions over time. Currently, 57.9% of selling managers are female.
Selling manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.28% | 51.72% |
| 2011 | 47.55% | 52.45% |
| 2012 | 46.67% | 53.33% |
| 2013 | 47.24% | 52.76% |
| 2014 | 49.23% | 50.77% |
| 2015 | 47.82% | 52.18% |
| 2016 | 48.81% | 51.19% |
| 2017 | 45.96% | 54.04% |
| 2018 | 45.87% | 54.13% |
| 2019 | 43.79% | 56.21% |
| 2020 | 43.91% | 56.09% |
| 2021 | 42.13% | 57.87% |
Selling manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared selling managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Selling Manager | 42% | 58% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Selling manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among selling managers is White, which makes up 67.7% of all selling managers. Comparatively, 15.0% of selling managers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of selling managers are Asian.
- White, 67.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Selling manager race
| Selling manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Selling manager race and ethnicity over time
See how selling manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Selling manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.45% | 6.23% | 5.21% | 10.84% |
| 2011 | 75.29% | 6.39% | 5.23% | 10.55% |
| 2012 | 74.94% | 5.96% | 5.36% | 11.63% |
| 2013 | 75.44% | 5.78% | 5.41% | 10.99% |
| 2014 | 74.34% | 5.75% | 5.30% | 12.34% |
| 2015 | 74.35% | 5.82% | 5.24% | 12.27% |
| 2016 | 72.02% | 6.33% | 5.69% | 13.48% |
| 2017 | 73.38% | 5.81% | 5.43% | 12.98% |
| 2018 | 72.94% | 5.58% | 6.01% | 12.85% |
| 2019 | 71.56% | 5.86% | 6.05% | 13.92% |
| 2020 | 69.80% | 5.89% | 5.69% | 13.81% |
| 2021 | 67.75% | 6.13% | 6.32% | 15.01% |
Selling manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian selling managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american selling managers have the lowest average salary at $131,951.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $135,205 |
| White | $139,443 |
| Black or African American | $131,951 |
| Asian | $141,282 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $136,721 |
Average selling manager age
See how the average age of selling managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Selling manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 45 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 44 |
Selling manager age breakdown
The average age of selling managers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the selling manager population.
Selling manager age breakdown
| Selling Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Selling manager educational attainment
The most common degree for selling managers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of selling managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Selling managers by degree level
| Selling manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Selling manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, selling managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $164,803 annually. With a Doctorate degree, selling managers earn a median annual income of $159,654 compared to $145,289 for selling managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $164,803 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $122,328 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $145,289 |
| Doctorate Degree | $159,654 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $125,507 |
Selling manager employment statistics
Most selling managers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where selling managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where selling managers work.
Selling manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Selling manager jobs by company type
Employees with the selling manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most selling managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Selling manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 2% |
Selling manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for selling managers are retail, manufacturing and professional.
Selling manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 36% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Selling manager turnover and employment statistics
Selling manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for selling managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Selling manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Selling manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.17% |
| 2012 | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 2.68% |
| 2018 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.68% |
| 2021 | 4.01% |
Average selling manager tenure
The average selling manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,174 selling managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Selling manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Selling manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of selling managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Facilities | 7.93% | 17,620 |
| Supply Chain Management Internship | 8.41% | 127,737 |
| Sales Lead Manager | 9.38% | 293,331 |
| Selling Manager | 10.39% | - |
| City Councilman | 11.63% | 5,129 |
| Human Resources Generalist/Manager | 13.02% | 46,682 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Similar selling manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Facilities | 7.93% | 17,620 |
| Supply Chain Management Internship | 8.41% | 127,737 |
| Sales Lead Manager | 9.38% | 293,331 |
| City Councilman | 11.63% | 5,129 |
| Human Resources Generalist/Manager | 13.02% | 46,682 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Foreign languages spoken by selling managers
The most common foreign language among selling managers is Spanish at 45.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.4% and Italian is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 45.5%
- French, 16.4%
- Italian, 9.1%
- Russian, 7.3%
- Arabic, 7.3%
- Other, 14.4%
Selling manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.5% |
| French | 16.4% |
| Italian | 9.1% |
| Russian | 7.3% |
| Arabic | 7.3% |
| Other | 14.4% |
