Wholesale manager vs showroom manager

The differences between wholesale managers and showroom managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a wholesale manager, becoming a showroom manager takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, a wholesale manager has an average salary of $75,602, which is higher than the $72,637 average annual salary of a showroom manager.

The top three skills for a wholesale manager include center management, customer service and product knowledge. The most important skills for a showroom manager are sales floor, product knowledge, and store operations.

Wholesale manager vs showroom manager overview

	Wholesale Manager	Showroom Manager
Yearly salary	$75,602	$72,637
Hourly rate	$36.35	$34.92
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	2,454	81,879
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 64%
Average age	47	43
Years of experience	4	6

Wholesale manager vs showroom manager salary

Wholesale managers and showroom managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Wholesale Manager	Showroom Manager
Average salary	$75,602	$72,637
Salary range	Between $49,000 And $115,000	Between $51,000 And $102,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	starpower
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between wholesale manager and showroom manager education

There are a few differences between a wholesale manager and a showroom manager in terms of educational background:

	Wholesale Manager	Showroom Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 64%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	SUNY College of Technology at Delhi

Wholesale manager vs showroom manager demographics

Here are the differences between wholesale managers' and showroom managers' demographics:

	Wholesale Manager	Showroom Manager
Average age	47	43
Gender ratio	Male, 70.2% Female, 29.8%	Male, 32.9% Female, 67.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.9% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% Asian, 5.2% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%	Black or African American, 8.9% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Asian, 7.1% White, 61.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	9%

Differences between wholesale manager and showroom manager duties and responsibilities

Wholesale manager example responsibilities.

Manage QuickBooks including invoicing, accounts receivable and data entry.
Assist with underwriting of conventional, FHA and portfolio mortgage loans.
Surmount tumultuous economy by maintaining steady income, retaining customers, and realizing exponential sales growth by creating realistic customer expectations.
Review conditions as stipulated by UW and internal policy to ensure broker and AE understand what is required to meet/clear conditions.
Surmount tumultuous economy by maintaining steady income, retaining customers, and realizing exponential sales growth by creating realistic customer expectations.

Showroom manager example responsibilities.

Develop and implement a sales and advertising campaign to establish/increase client base; achieve high level of customer satisfaction.
Experience with approving payroll via ADP.
Maintain showroom cleanliness and keep supplies fully stock.
Maintain the cleanliness and attractive appearance of the showroom.
Enter data for reports, production items, shipping, and payroll.
Work to increase exposure of the registry department through in-store special events, and participation in local bridal showcases.

Wholesale manager vs showroom manager skills

Common wholesale manager skills

Center Management, 29%
Customer Service, 17%
Product Knowledge, 11%
Wholesale Market, 8%
Business Relationships, 5%
Trade Shows, 3%

Common showroom manager skills

Sales Floor, 18%
Product Knowledge, 13%
Store Operations, 9%
Sales Associates, 8%
Cleanliness, 7%
Customer Satisfaction, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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