Retail Department Manager Jobs in Delaware

Job Title: Department Manager Company: Lowes Location: Millsboro, DE Description: Position Description : Responsible for the overall sales, merchandise maintenance, and supervision of the hourly associates and specialists in the assigned departments. Maintains departments according to company merchandising standards and store operations policies. Maximizes sales of department products. Ensures that all merchandise and operational activities take place on a consistent basis. Makes recommendations to the Zone Manager to improve and enhance company merchandise and operational policies and procedures. Provides and ensures quick, responsive friendly, customer service. No less than 95% of the working time is to be spent in the assigned department. Responsible for opening and closing activities as scheduled. Reports to and completes other assignments as directed by the Zone Manager. * Requires morning, afternoon and evening availability any day of the week * Required to work a Corporate schedule determined by Staffing Department but may be changed by store management based on the needs of the store * Requests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advanced notification and approval by supervisor * Hourly Full Time: Generally scheduled 39 to 40 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the store Position Requirements : * Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measures * Understand and respond appropriately to basic customer and employee inquiries * Read, write and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need) * Knowledge of companys mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them * Ability to operate store equipment in assigned area (including but not limited to LRT, telephone, paging system, copiers, fax machines, computers, CCTV surveillance system, key cutting, panel saw, paint mixing computer, blind cutting, fork lifts, pallet jacks, electric lifts, etc) * Satisfactorily complete all Lowes training requirements (including annual Hazardous Material, Forklift certification/training, etc) * Ability to interpret price tag and UPC information * Ability to process merchandise information through store computer system, POS register system and complete all required paperwork according to policy * Ability to follow instructions. Anticipates, recognizes and responds to change by innovative problem solving * Develop and plan activities to ensure proper completion in a timely manner. Accomplish work through the effective management of employees * Ability to move throughout all areas of the store; sales floor, receiving, register areas, lawn and garden , including the outside perimeter of the store * Move objects up to and exceeding 200 pounds with reasonable accommodations * Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions * Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with meal break * Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance * Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Ability to distinguish color to perform job functions * Manage inventory and shrink to budget * Responsible for the overall performance of assigned area * Honor the 10% Price Guarantee at all times * Responsible for wearing clean uniform, nametag and will be well groomed at all times * Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct, discipline and discharge procedures contained in the New Employee Orientation Guide and Employment Package, Store Operations Policy Procedure Manual, Human Resource Management Guide, Code of Ethics, Merchandise Maintenance programs, and Safety programs * Must be able to perform the job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation * Administer HR policies and procedures consistently * Achieve sales and margin budgets in assigned area * Maintain proper control of payroll and other controllable expenses * May be subject to both inside & outside environmental conditions * Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes - possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy weather conditions * Exposure to constant, or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction * Exposure to shaking objects and equipment Preferred Qualifications : * Applicants may be rejected if an interview or background check reveals that the applicant has been convicted of a felony or offense against property such as receipt of stolen property, larceny, embezzlement, burglary or similar convictions * Must pass a pre-employment drug testPlease refer to job code D_Millsboro_Delaware when responding to this ad.

Job Title: Department Manager Company: Office Depot Location: Wilmington, DE Description: Office Depot has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic Department Manager.  As a member of the management team, you will be responsible for supervising a specific area of the store including: Customer Service, Sales or Operations.  You will promote customer satisfaction, working to provide the total solution while assisting our customers with their buying decisions. Additionally, this individual provides support to the store management team; performing manager-on-duty functions and is responsible for opening and closing the store.   The Department Manager will be responsible to observe, coach and provide feedback to associates on their use of the 5-Step Selling Process.  You will also be responsible to achieve departmental and store established goals for planned sales and profit. You provide input and feedback for the completion of performance appraisals, and assist with the delivery as well as the developmental feedback to the associate.  The Department Manager also participates in the interviewing and selection process of newly hired associates who will be assigned within the Department Managers area of responsibility.   The Sales Department Manager directs and supervises daily activities to ensure merchandise presentation, signage, price changes, displays and ad sets are in place per guidance.   The Operations Department Manager is primarily responsible for Receiving, Cash Office, DM/LP audits, damaged and discontinued merchandise, etc. The Services Department Manager is responsible for Design Print and Ship, Tech Depot Services, Front End, Etc. Qualifications: ·    High School or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.·    One to two years experience, including management or supervisory experience in Retail. ·    Must possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, which are necessary to establish a selling relationship with customers and model skills for direct reports.·    Must be able to effectively lead and manage others in a professional environment.·    Must be able to plan, prioritize and implement detailed instructions in a timely and efficient manner, working independently, as well as with others.·    Must possess the ability to use computers and technology for information, and to access information necessary to complete the job.·    Ability to work a flexible work schedule as business dictates. We Offer:·    Best-In-Class Office Products & Services·    Excellent Benefits & Development Programs·    Innovative, High-Performance Company Working in our stores provides you with unlimited possibilities to start or expand your career.  SELL MORE – EARN MORE with our performance based sales incentives! POSITION INFORMATION Location: Wilmington, DE 19801 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Sales/Retail/Business Development Reference Code: 1060652

Job Title: Department Manager Company: Lowes Location: Lewes, DE Description: Position Description : Responsible for the overall sales, merchandise maintenance, and supervision of the hourly associates and specialists in the assigned departments. Maintains departments according to company merchandising standards and store operations policies. Maximizes sales of department products. Ensures that all merchandise and operational activities take place on a consistent basis. Makes recommendations to the Zone Manager to improve and enhance company merchandise and operational policies and procedures. Provides and ensures quick, responsive friendly, customer service. No less than 95% of the working time is to be spent in the assigned department. Responsible for opening and closing activities as scheduled. Reports to and completes other assignments as directed by the Zone Manager. * Requires morning, afternoon and evening availability any day of the week * Required to work a Corporate schedule determined by Staffing Department but may be changed by store management based on the needs of the store * Requests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advanced notification and approval by supervisor * Hourly Full Time: Generally scheduled 39 to 40 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the store Position Requirements : * Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measures * Understand and respond appropriately to basic customer and employee inquiries * Read, write and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need) * Knowledge of companys mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them * Ability to operate store equipment in assigned area (including but not limited to LRT, telephone, paging system, copiers, fax machines, computers, CCTV surveillance system, key cutting, panel saw, paint mixing computer, blind cutting, fork lifts, pallet jacks, electric lifts, etc) * Satisfactorily complete all Lowes training requirements (including annual Hazardous Material, Forklift certification/training, etc) * Ability to interpret price tag and UPC information * Ability to process merchandise information through store computer system, POS register system and complete all required paperwork according to policy * Ability to follow instructions. Anticipates, recognizes and responds to change by innovative problem solving * Develop and plan activities to ensure proper completion in a timely manner. Accomplish work through the effective management of employees * Ability to move throughout all areas of the store; sales floor, receiving, register areas, lawn and garden , including the outside perimeter of the store * Move objects up to and exceeding 200 pounds with reasonable accommodations * Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions * Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with meal break * Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance * Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Ability to distinguish color to perform job functions * Manage inventory and shrink to budget * Responsible for the overall performance of assigned area * Honor the 10% Price Guarantee at all times * Responsible for wearing clean uniform, nametag and will be well groomed at all times * Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct, discipline and discharge procedures contained in the New Employee Orientation Guide and Employment Package, Store Operations Policy Procedure Manual, Human Resource Management Guide, Code of Ethics, Merchandise Maintenance programs, and Safety programs * Must be able to perform the job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation * Administer HR policies and procedures consistently * Achieve sales and margin budgets in assigned area * Maintain proper control of payroll and other controllable expenses * May be subject to both inside & outside environmental conditions * Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes - possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy weather conditions * Exposure to constant, or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction * Exposure to shaking objects and equipment Preferred Qualifications : * Applicants may be rejected if an interview or background check reveals that the applicant has been convicted of a felony or offense against property such as receipt of stolen property, larceny, embezzlement, burglary or similar convictions * Must pass a pre-employment drug testPlease refer to job code MANAD_Lewes_Delaware when responding to this ad.