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First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers

Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. May perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $87,520/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$50,320$164,070

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: 0% projected growth, 20242034 — slower than average.

About 24,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
SpeakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesMonitoringActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessTime ManagementCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingPersuasionCritical Thinking
Top knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguagePersonnel and Human ResourcesEconomics and AccountingSales and MarketingMathematicsEducation and Training
Core tasks

Monitor sales staff performance to ensure that goals are met.

Provide staff with assistance in performing difficult or complicated duties.

Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or performing specific services.

Listen to and resolve customer complaints regarding services, products, or personnel.

Keep records pertaining to purchases, sales, and requisitions.

Hire, train, and evaluate personnel.

Confer with company officials to develop methods and procedures to increase sales, expand markets, and promote business.

Plan and prepare work schedules, and assign employees to specific duties.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers?

The median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers is $87,520 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers?

Employment for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers is projected to change 0% from 2024 to 2034 - slower than average.

What education is typically required for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers?

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

How many job openings are there each year for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers?

About 24,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.