Retail Department Manager vs Retail Shift Supervisor

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Pay

Retail Department Manager

$23.00 typical, an hour

Most Retail Department Managers earn $19.78 to $28.04 an hour.

From 217 postings that list pay

5,096 open jobs now

Retail Department Manager salaries Retail Department Manager jobs

Retail Shift Supervisor

$20.25 typical, an hour

Most Retail Shift Supervisors earn $18.38 to $24.00 an hour.

From 9,050 postings that list pay

33,940 open jobs now

Retail Shift Supervisor salaries Retail Shift Supervisor jobs

Retail Department Managers typically earn about $2.75 more an hour than Retail Shift Supervisors.

What each one does

Retail Department Manager

  • Train and develop associates on their job performance.
  • Ensure associates provide excellent customer service.
  • Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome.
  • Communicate company, department, and job specific information.
  • Assist in supervising all store associates.
  • Assist in training all associates.

Summed up from 27 job postings

Retail Shift Supervisor

  • Lead the team in achieving daily sales goals and key performance metrics.
  • Assist customers with requests and inquiries to provide exceptional service.
  • Operate the cash register to properly cash out all customers.
  • Ensure the sales floor is clean and organized while maintaining store visual standards.
  • Coach and train team members on product knowledge and selling techniques.
  • Handle customer questions, issues, and returns with a friendly resolution.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Retail Department Manager

Asked for in both

  • Customer Service 3 in 10 postings
  • Merchandising 2 in 10 postings
  • Inventory Management 1 in 10 postings
  • Stocking 1 in 10 postings

More common in Retail Department Manager postings

  • Sales Performance 5 in 10 postings
  • Commercial Management 3 in 10 postings
  • POS Systems 1 in 10 postings
  • Sales Management 1 in 15 postings
  • Cash Register Operations 1 in 15 postings

Retail Shift Supervisor

Asked for in both

  • Customer Service 5 in 10 postings
  • Merchandising 3 in 10 postings
  • Inventory Management 2 in 10 postings
  • Stocking 1 in 10 postings

More common in Retail Shift Supervisor postings

  • Coaching 2 in 10 postings
  • Product Knowledge 1 in 10 postings
  • Retail Sales 1 in 10 postings
  • Loss Prevention 1 in 10 postings
  • Cash Handling 1 in 10 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Open jobs

Retail Department Manager

  • Deli Manager

    Northeastgrocery
    $20.25 - $32/hr Employer stated
    Lake Placid, NY, US, 12946
    MerchandisingCustomer ServiceInventory ManagementSafety and Sanitation
    Mid level · 3+ yrs exp 4 hours ago
    Apply
  • Floating Meat Manager

    Northeastgrocery
    $24 - $35.05/hr Employer stated
    Burlington, VT, US, 05401
    MerchandisingInventory ManagementSafety and SanitationCustomer ServiceMeat Department Management
    Mid level · 3+ yrs exp 4 hours ago
    Apply
  • $26 - $35.05/hr Employer stated
    Chenango, NY, US, 13901
    MerchandisingInventory ManagementSafety and SanitationCustomer ServiceMeat Department Management
    Mid level · 3+ yrs exp 4 hours ago
    Apply

Retail Shift Supervisor

  • $22.25 - $34.5/hr Employer stated
    Massachusetts, United States of America
    Inventory ManagementCustomer ServiceLoss PreventionMerchandisingCoaching +2
    Mid level · 2+ yrs exp 1 day ago
    Apply
  • Key Holder

    Levi Strauss & Co
    $17.3 - $28.8/hr Employer stated
    Elmont, NY, Belmont Hall - UBS Arena
    Customer ServiceMerchandisingCoaching
    3 hours ago
    Apply
  • keyholder

    Levi Strauss & Co
    $13.65 - $22.75/hr Employer stated
    Tanger Outlets Charleston, North Charleston, SC, USA
    Customer ServiceMerchandisingCoaching
    3 hours ago
    Apply

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