Warranty administrator vs front desk supervisor

The differences between warranty administrators and front desk supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a warranty administrator and a front desk supervisor. Additionally, a warranty administrator has an average salary of $37,408, which is higher than the $34,885 average annual salary of a front desk supervisor.

The top three skills for a warranty administrator include dealership, warranty claims and warranty receivables. The most important skills for a front desk supervisor are reservations, guest service, and room availability.

Warranty administrator vs front desk supervisor overview

	Warranty Administrator	Front Desk Supervisor
Yearly salary	$37,408	$34,885
Hourly rate	$17.98	$16.77
Growth rate	-4%	-
Number of jobs	50,807	69,802
Job satisfaction	4	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 46%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	6	6

What does a warranty administrator do?

The warranty administrator handles all issues concerning product warranties, applications, problems, and claims. Warranties constitute a significant part of customer care. The warranty administrator inspects warranty claims if eligible and expedite requests after passing all requirements for granting a warranty claim. The warranty administrator organizes all customer information concerning warranties and stores it securely. The administrator is also responsible for generating reports for the management to analyze and assess.

What does a front desk supervisor do?

The primary role of front desk supervisors is to oversee the front desk of an establishment. Their duties and responsibilities include welcoming guests, taking their personal information, and selecting the rooms that suit their needs. Other responsibilities also include communicating and guiding other hotel staff members, providing extra services as requested by guests, and resolving any problems that might experience by guests. You are more likely to be hired as a front desk supervisor if you meet several qualifications that include having relevant hotel experience, attention to detail, and committed to delivering the best customer service.

Warranty administrator vs front desk supervisor salary

Warranty administrators and front desk supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Warranty Administrator	Front Desk Supervisor
Average salary	$37,408	$34,885
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $49,000	Between $26,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	Hawaii
Best paying company	-	Punderson Manor Lodge & Conference Center
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between warranty administrator and front desk supervisor education

There are a few differences between a warranty administrator and a front desk supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Warranty Administrator	Front Desk Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 46%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	California State University - Bakersfield	Cornell University

Warranty administrator vs front desk supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between warranty administrators' and front desk supervisors' demographics:

	Warranty Administrator	Front Desk Supervisor
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 27.7% Female, 72.3%	Male, 32.7% Female, 67.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 18.1% Asian, 5.5% White, 61.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 5.2% White, 60.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between warranty administrator and front desk supervisor duties and responsibilities

Warranty administrator example responsibilities.

Implement and manage all phases of the manufacturer's vehicle warranty for Mercedes and Nissan.
Manage complex litigation and business bankruptcy filings.
Coordinate advertising campaigns with corporate Mazda and manage advertising co-op funding.
Contact Chrysler and Honda regarding outstanding warranty claims.
Process & finalize warranty paperwork for Audi & Porsche.
Process all warranty tickets for each brand including Hyundai, Volkswagon, Mitsubishi and Audi.

Front desk supervisor example responsibilities.

Organize all large group events, manage company website and Facebook page.
Utilize extensive manage care knowledge including Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare to support business objectives.
Manage the doctor's agenda, reception area, phone calls, emails, POS system, and accounts receivables.
Manage POS deposits and reconciliations for membership and accessory sales.
Assist customers with reservation and hotel procedures, consistently manage PBX and hotel operations and customer relations
Manage facility procedures relate to insurance and billing and solve patients' queries regarding their insurance renewal and expiry.

Warranty administrator vs front desk supervisor skills

Common warranty administrator skills

Dealership, 29%
Warranty Claims, 5%
Warranty Receivables, 4%
ADP, 3%
Journal Entries, 3%
Chrysler, 3%

Common front desk supervisor skills

Reservations, 23%
Guest Service, 10%
Room Availability, 7%
Computer System, 4%
Customer Service, 4%
Guest Rooms, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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