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Retail Coordinator

The store operations organizer — coordinating activities, schedules, and projects in retail environments.

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Job markets for Retail Coordinators
Employment concentration · ~393 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Retail Coordinator

As a Retail Coordinator, you''re coordinating operational activities in a retail environment. You might manage projects, coordinate schedules, organize events, or handle administrative tasks that support store operations. You''re the organizational glue that helps retail run smoothly.

Your day involves coordination tasks — scheduling, communication, project management, and administrative support. You''re working with store management and staff to ensure things happen on time and correctly.

The coordinator role requires organization and communication skills. You''re keeping track of multiple activities and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. The people who succeed here are naturally organized and can juggle multiple priorities.

IndependenceModerate
RelationshipsModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
SupportModerate
AchievementLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
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Coordination scopeStore typeTeam sizeAdministrative mixAdvancement path
Retail coordinator roles vary by scope and store type. Coordination scope ranges from narrow (scheduling) to broad (multiple operational areas). Store types affect complexity. Team sizes influence coordination load. Administrative mix varies from purely coordination to including other duties.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Retail Coordinators (SOC 41-1011.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$31K–$77K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
1.1M
U.S. Employment
-5%
10yr Growth
125K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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