Gamestop, EB Games Average Salary?

I am interested in a store manager position for Gamestop. Anyone know what the average salary is? Thank you - Clay

Sorry. I should add that I am located in Los Angeles, Ca.

Thanks fax. FYI. Minimum wage in LA is $7.50 and $8 in January.

I'm guessing 7.50 an hour.fax555241

Typically the starting wage for a SM is around 29,000. In CA it may be more like 32k.LukeAF24

This number feels more in line with where I believed the starting salary would be. If I was looking to bring in as much as 45k, I would have to be looking for a Regional manager position, it looks like.

Typically the starting wage for a SM is around 29,000. In CA it may be more like 32k.LukeAF24

This number feels more in line with where I believed the starting salary would be. If I was looking to bring in as much as 45k, I would have to be looking for a Regional manager position, it looks like.

rclayb

DM's make around 45k. RD's make more then 45k. Both positions are almost always hired from within.

Yikes. I wouldn't touch that with a 10-foot pole.Dark__Link

You would be surprised how many 22 year old high school grads I lowballed with 29k. Isn't it everyone dream to work at GS? Rinse and repeat every year.

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This number feels more in line with where I believed the starting salary would be. If I was looking to bring in as much as 45k, I would have to be looking for a Regional manager position, it looks like.

LukeAF24

DM's make around 45k. RD's make more then 45k. Both positions are almost always hired from within.

For a DM or RD position that was considered from the outside for hire. What experience would Gamestop be looking for to consider hiring in the position?

For a DM or RD position that was considered from the outside for hire. What experience would Gamestop be looking for to consider hiring in the position?

rclayb

You would have at least held that position or higher with another high volume retail chain.

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For a DM or RD position that was considered from the outside for hire. What experience would Gamestop be looking for to consider hiring in the position?

LukeAF24

You would have at least held that position or higher with another high volume retail chain.

So four years military experience in the field of storekeeping and two years of experience as an assistant manager in Loss Prevention in a retail store and 7 years (with 4) years manager experience in an Executive Protection firm will do me no good? Any recommendations?

So four years military experience in the field of storekeeping and two years of experience as an assistant manager in Loss Prevention in a retail store and 7 years (with 4) years manager experience in an Executive Protection firm will do me no good? Any recommendations?

rclayb

I'll be honest, you won't get any high level management position coming in fresh to the company. They never post them outside the company, and as position are opened, they are filled just as quickly. The company itself is very complicated, especially at those higher levels.

If you REALLY wanted to work there, and you sound like you have good experience, your best bet is to apply for an MIT (Manager In Training) position. It's basically a position where you learn the business, and the role of the SM. Hiring Firing, Sales, etcetc. You are trained for 6 months, then get a store of your own. That's the best way to get your foot in the door.

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So four years military experience in the field of storekeeping and two years of experience as an assistant manager in Loss Prevention in a retail store and 7 years (with 4) years manager experience in an Executive Protection firm will do me no good? Any recommendations?

LukeAF24

I'll be honest, you won't get any high level management position coming in fresh to the company. They never post them outside the company, and as position are opened, they are filled just as quickly. The company itself is very complicated, especially at those higher levels.

If you REALLY wanted to work there, and you sound like you have good experience, your best bet is to apply for an MIT (Manager In Training) position. It's basically a position where you learn the business, and the role of the SM. Hiring Firing, Sales, etcetc. You are trained for 6 months, then get a store of your own. That's the best way to get your foot in the door.

Thank you. I am sure that the starting salary for an MIT would be 29k-32k, but actually probably less. I am highly interested. It would be something that I would really enjoy doing, but it is something I should have attempted to do a few years ago. Thank you for your help and information.

Thank you. I am sure that the starting salary for an MIT would be 29k-32k, but actually probably less. I am highly interested. It would be something that I would really enjoy doing, but it is something I should have attempted to do a few years ago. Thank you for your help and information.

rclayb

Not a problem. Just understand before you go in, it's a very cut throat business, where rankings govern everything and everyone. If you don't like being pushy upon customers, and disciplining your employees for not selling, it's not a job for you.

[QUOTE="LukeAF24"]Typically the starting wage for a SM is around 29,000. In CA it may be more like 32k.Dark__Link

Is that canadian or USD?

Is that canadian or USD?

sonicare

USD, sad isn't it?

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Is that canadian or USD?

LukeAF24

USD, sad isn't it?

It's not great, but it is a fairly entry level job. Plus depending on benefits - health, etc., it may be more reasonable.

It's not great, but it is a fairly entry level job. Plus depending on benefits - health, etc., it may be more reasonable.

sonicare

Their Health plan is through Cigna, and quite possibly the worst plan I have ever had in my life. The job itself isn't hard, no. Although, unless you enjoy taking abuse and feeling expendable, then it's the job for you.

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Is that canadian or USD?

LukeAF24

USD, sad isn't it?

Do SM, DM & RM's salary or hourly? Is there an opportunity to recieve overtime? I overtime encouraged or discouraged?

Do SM, DM & RM's salary or hourly? Is there an opportunity to recieve overtime? I overtime encouraged or discouraged?

rclayb

Everything SM and up is salary. Overtime isn't a factor since you're salary. For your hourly employees, it is a HUGE no no to go into overtime. Although, I do remember hearing that in CA they can't make the SM's work over 40 hours per work due to some law. SM's in the rest of the country have to work a minimum of 44.

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It's not great, but it is a fairly entry level job. Plus depending on benefits - health, etc., it may be more reasonable.

LukeAF24

Their Health plan is through Cigna, and quite possibly the worst plan I have ever had in my life. The job itself isn't hard, no. Although, unless you enjoy taking abuse and feeling expendable, then it's the job for you.

Definitely does not sound like a long term job.

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Do SM, DM & RM's salary or hourly? Is there an opportunity to recieve overtime? I overtime encouraged or discouraged?

LukeAF24

Everything SM and up is salary. Overtime isn't a factor since you're salary. For your hourly employees, it is a HUGE no no to go into overtime. Although, I do remember hearing that in CA they can't make the SM's work over 40 hours per work due to some law. SM's in the rest of the country have to work a minimum of 44.

Is there a career in a similar field that you or your co-workers feel would be a better working environment with better pay and benefits you might recommend?

Is there a career in a similar field that you or your co-workers feel would be a better working environment with better pay and benefits you might recommend?

rclayb

Well, I haven't worked there for years, for obvious reasons. :P Any of the large scale companies would pay you better, have better benefits, etc. Like Best Buy, Target, Etc. That's just a guess on my part, as I withdrew myself from retail all together. StarBucks is always on the top 50 list for best employers to work for. I have friends that work there in higher management and love it.