Warranty administrator vs front office manager

The differences between warranty administrators and front office managers 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 office manager. Additionally, a front office manager has an average salary of $52,141, which is higher than the $37,408 average annual salary of a warranty administrator.

The top three skills for a warranty administrator include dealership, warranty claims and warranty receivables. The most important skills for a front office manager are customer service, reservations, and guest service.

Warranty administrator vs front office manager overview

	Warranty Administrator	Front Office Manager
Yearly salary	$37,408	$52,141
Hourly rate	$17.98	$25.07
Growth rate	-4%	18%
Number of jobs	50,807	80,983
Job satisfaction	4	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
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 office manager do?

Front office managers act as the senior person in an office setting and are responsible for keeping a professional work environment, administrative support, and staff supervision. They have varied tasks and duties, including managing accounting functions, approving office equipment and supplies, and allocating work assignments. They often use several skills to accomplish their responsibilities, including in-depth knowledge of the organization, a better understanding of the company's offerings and products, and awareness of other employees' different roles.

Warranty administrator vs front office manager salary

Warranty administrators and front office managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Warranty Administrator	Front Office Manager
Average salary	$37,408	$52,141
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $49,000	Between $38,000 And $70,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Nomura Securities
Best paying industry	-	Hospitality

Differences between warranty administrator and front office manager education

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

	Warranty Administrator	Front Office Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	California State University - Bakersfield	Cornell University

Warranty administrator vs front office manager demographics

Here are the differences between warranty administrators' and front office managers' demographics:

	Warranty Administrator	Front Office Manager
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 27.7% Female, 72.3%	Male, 32.2% Female, 67.8%
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, 10.2% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 5.4% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between warranty administrator and front office manager 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 office manager example responsibilities.

Serve as managing department head of the newly create small meetings group focusing on short-term incremental business across all Marriott brands.
Process monthly and quarterly taxes * deliver payroll weekly * manage accounts payable/receivable * schedule appointments * direct phone calls
Manage facility procedures relate to insurance and billing and solve patients' queries regarding their insurance renewal and expiry.
Direct all guest service associates, reception managers, agents and PBX with full fiscal responsibilities, including budgeting and forecasting.
Ensure that VIP reservations are appropriately block through close monitoring and proper organization.
Lead trainer for new PMS roll-out, including downtime and upgrade management.

Warranty administrator vs front office manager skills

Common warranty administrator skills

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

Common front office manager skills

Customer Service, 13%
Reservations, 11%
Guest Service, 10%
Payroll, 6%
Patients, 6%
Night Audit, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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