They supervise operations and manage the stores within their region.
- About the Job: What Does a Retail District Manager Do?
- Median Annual Salary: $71,680
7. Information Technology Coordinator
Retail IT Coordinators provide operations and user support for retailers. Responsibilities may include hardware, software, mobile, messaging, and server support. IT Coordinators troubleshoot and resolve issues, and upgrade and maintain store systems.
- About the Job: Information Technology Skills
- Median Annual Salary: $48,000
8. Human Resources Manager/Training Manager
Human Resources Managers are responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and employee relations. Depending on the retailer, this role could be either a store or corporate position.
- About the Job: Human Resources Manager Job Description and Salary
- Median Annual Salary: $63,224
9. Logistics Coordinator
Retail Logistics Coordinators get the products to the store. They keep track of inventory, order stock, allocate merchandise to stores, manage the organization of stock rooms, and ensure timely shipping and delivery to maintain stocked shelves and racks.
- Median Annual Salary: $43,175
10. Loss Prevention Associate
Loss Prevention Associates are hired to prevent shoplifting. Employees are required to follow the organization’s loss control policies and cash handling procedures. Responsibilities may include greeting customers, checking bags and tags, and inspecting store alarms and locks.
- Median Hourly Pay: $12.02
11. Manager Trainee/Leadership Development Associate
Many retailers have management training programs. Some are designed for college graduates to rotate through different areas of the retail business as an introduction to starting a career with the company. Others are focused on training employees who are being promoted from within.
- About the Job: Retail Management Trainee Job Description
- Median Annual Salary: $40,567
12. Marketing Coordinator
Retail Marketing Coordinator job responsibilities will vary significantly based on your employer. If you’re working for a small retailer, you may handle everything from print advertising to social media engagement. At a large employer, your role may be more streamlined.
- About the Job: Skills Required for a Job in Marketing
- Median Annual Salary: $41,087
13. Online Merchandiser
This is a retail job that pays well and lets you skip being on the sales floor. Online Merchandisers are responsible for digital merchandising of the products on the company website. The ability to measure customer interest, determine sales strategy, decide on product promotion, and analyze data are all requirements.
- Median Annual Salary: $51,965
14. Optical/Fashion Stylist
Stylists help optical clients choose frames, suggest clothes to customers, manage fitting rooms, and drive sales. These positions are available in eyewear stores, high-end department stores, and specialty clothing and accessory stores.
- Median Hourly Pay: $9.26
15. Order Processor
Order Processors work for retailers that sell big-ticket items like cars, furniture, and appliances. They receive and process orders, track orders, handle customer and vendor inquiries, and coordinate shipments and deliveries.
- Median Hourly Pay: $13.76
16. Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy technicians work in drug stores and pharmacies within large retail stores. They receive and process prescriptions. The job involves data entry, printing labels, stocking shelves, preparing and packaging medications. Strong customer service skills are important for this role.
- About the Job: Pharmacy Technician Career Information
- Median Hourly Pay: $12
17. Retail Merchandiser
Retail Merchandisers set up and maintain displays, including featured and seasonal products. Some merchandisers work for the store, while others work for the product manufacturer.
- About the Job: Retail Sales Merchandiser Job Requirements
- Median Hourly Pay: $11
18. Sales Associate
This is a high employment occupation, with 4.3 million retail salespersons employed in the U.S. in 2015, and 7 percent expected growth between 2014-2024. It isn’t a high paying job when you look at the average hourly rate, but there may be an opportunity to earn commission. That can add up when you’re selling high ticket items like furniture, appliances, or automobiles.
- About the Job: Skills Sales Associates Need
- Median Hourly Pay: $9.65
19. Store Manager
The Store Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the store including inventory, customer service, productivity, promotions, and profitability. The role may include hiring, scheduling, training, and managing employees.
- About the Job: Retail Store Manager Job Description
- Median Annual Salary: $44,433
20. Team Leader/Assistant Manager
A retail Assistant Manager helps the Store Manager with day-to-day operations. Depending on the size of the store, job responsibilities may include oversight of a specific area of the store or assisting with general management.
- About the Job: Retail Assistant Manager Job Description
- Median Hourly Rate: $11.86
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