Benchmarks for every role we recruit across retail & consumer. All ranges represent base salary — total compensation including benefits, bonuses, and incentives is typically higher.
All ranges represent base salary in USD. Real-time market analysis is included with every retained search consultation.
| Role | Specialization | Salary Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Store Manager | Retail Store Operations | $55,000 – $95,000 | High-volume locations, P&L complexity, and large team size drive the top of this… |
| District Manager | Retail Store Operations | $80,000 – $135,000 | Large district scope and demonstrated portfolio performance improvement command … |
| Retail Buyer | Buying & Merchandising | $65,000 – $115,000 | Senior buyers with established vendor networks in high-demand categories command… |
| Merchandise Planner | Buying & Merchandising | $60,000 – $100,000 | Open-to-buy management and retail planning system expertise command the top of t… |
| E-Commerce Manager | E-Commerce & Digital Retail | $80,000 – $135,000 | DTC brand scale, platform migration experience, and P&L ownership command the to… |
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