Department Managers


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Department Managers

Department Managers - At a Glance

Sales worker supervisors direct and manage salespeople. They also keep track of merchandise and help customers.

Quick Facts:  Sales Worker Supervisors
WagesEarn $47,950 - $75,260 per year
EmploymentVery large occupation
10 Year GrowthMore slowly than average
Annual OpeningsVery High

Preparation 

A sales worker supervisor typically needs to:

  • have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • have several years of work experience in sales

Working Conditions 

In a typical work setting, sales worker supervisors:

  • Have a high level of job-related social interaction.
  • Often work indoors. May work outdoors if employed at stores that sell garden or building supplies.
  • Must perform the job completely and accurately. Errors could cause businesses to lose money.
  • Usually work 40 hours per week. Schedules are usually established and regular.

Wages 

In Illinois, sales worker supervisors earn a median wage of $47,950 - $75,260 per year.

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Employment and Outlook 

In Illinois, 55,175 sales worker supervisors work in this very large occupation.

LocationEmployment10 Year GrowthAnnual Openings
Illinois55,175
Very large
0.6%
Slow
5,646
Very High
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.