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First-line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. They may perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
What do they typically do
Formulate pricing policies on merchandise according to profitability requirements
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Job Growth +0.1%
Job Opening 28
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Education
Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Associated Programs or Majors
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Enterprising
Conventional
Social

Work Place

First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers almost always work indoors in comfortable air temperatures. They have a lot of contact with others, especially through face-to-face discussions. These supervisors also normally spend a great deal of their workdays using the telephone and email. Being able to work well in a group or team is very important in this work. People in this career often spend time writing letters and memos. This job allows workers to have a great deal of freedom for structuring their work and a moderate amount of freedom to make decisions. Most first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers work full time, including many who work more than 40 hours a week.

Top Skills & Abilities

Managing People
Managing Money
Managing Equipment
Negotiation
Persuasion
Time Management
Teamwork
Social Awareness
Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge/Specialties

Economics and Accounting
Sales and Marketing
Personnel and Human Resources
Administration and Management
Customer and Personal Service
Transportation

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed.

Training

Usually several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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