Retail Department Manager Jobs in Illinois

Job Title: Department/Area Manager Company: True Value Retail, Inc. Location: Mt Prospect, IL Description: New store. Position begins March 2010. You will be a member of the store management team, coaching and training personnel to achieve sales goals. Oversee store operations including customer service, merchandising, replenishment and loss prevention. Working alongside the store manager and assistant, create a fun, positive work environment. Manage the overall store when fulfilling the role of manager on duty. Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Job Title: Department Manager Company: Office Depot Location: Lincolnwood, IL 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: Lincolnwood, IL 60659 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Sales/Retail/Business Development Reference Code: 1060327

Job Title: Department Manager Company: Hennes & Mauritz Location: Chicago, IL Description: Department ManagerFull or Part Time Full-timeLocation Chicago Title:Department ManagerFunction:Sales OrganizationDepartment:StoreReports to: Store ManagerDirect Reports:Department Supervisor, Sales Advisor(s)Overall Job Function: Responsible for sales, customer service and profitability of a department. Manages a team within a departmentaccording to H&M values, standards, policies and proceduresand is responsible for all people development functions.Job Responsibility including but not limited to:People* Organizes and distributes the work of his/her staff, sets priorities and keeps an overview of the tasks to be accomplished in accordance with the Store Manager* Manages, recruits, on boards, trains, develops and provides succession planning for the staff in the store in partnership with the Store Manager* Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable lawsincludingapproving time off requests, pay, location or title changes, conducting terminations and corrective actions and making employment decisions* Assists the Store Manager in maintaining an overview of all Employee Relations responsibilities in the store to ensure a positive work environmentCommerciality* Takes action within department to maximize sales through joint operational and commercial focus to obtain highest level of profitability* Proactively ensures team has knowledge on all product, campaign, promotion, display guidelines and merchandise information* Ensures garment presentation, garment level and visual standards within the department are presented according to H&M’s expectations* Plans and coordinates together with the visual team all activities concerning campaigns, promotions and sales activities in his/her departmentOperations* Effectively schedules the staff within the department according to the needs and restrictions of the business and adjusts hours as necessary to reach store and SPH goals* Works with sales and cost plans, budgets and other available tools to make business decisions to ensure maximum profitability* Responsible for knowledge and completion of cash office operational functions* Follows and executes safety and security routines to prevent loss and guarantee employee and customer safety* May be assigned overall store responsibility in absence of Store ManagerCustomer Service* Maintains high quality H&M direct and indirect customer service by providing the best shopping experience for each customer and role modeling the 5 basic demandson the selling floor, in the fitting room and at the cash pointFinancial Accountability:* Assists Store Manager in establishing and overseeing sales and cost plans, budgets and variable costs for department; works with comparable sales to last year, sales to budget and future sales trends to maximize profitability* Accurate recording of sales and worked hour figuresMinimum Candidate Qualifications:* High School Graduate or equivalent. Associate s or Bachelor s Degree preferred.* Preferably 2-3 years of retail management experience, including direct supervisory experience, or comparable management role experience* Ability to lift in excess of 20 pounds* Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, stretch, engage in repetitive motions, push, pull and carry items (mannequins, clothing, totes, torsos, etc) for a short distance* Ability to climb a ladder and use a step stoolSkills, Abilities and Other Requirements:* Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills* Proven organizational and analytical skills* Ability to be proactive to drive sales by creating selling opportunities* Strong merchandising skills with the ability to drive the business through creativity and extensive fashion knowledge* Ability to take own initiative and work under own direction* Ability to work strategically, tactically and operationally* Able to multi-task in a fast paced environment* Ability to establish effective routines for excellent communication with all members of the team to maximize productivity* Ability to provide feedback in a constructive and professional way* Ability to handle conflict and resolve problems constructively* Experience in administrating progressive discipline process and performance management* Basic computer skills, such as browser navigation, software interaction and data entry are needed* Open availability including evenings and weekends* Minimal travel required as necessary (i.e.Workshops)Job Status: Non-Exempt,Hourly**CB**

Job Title: Hardlines Department Manager - 605, Schaumburg Company: Sports Authority Location: Schaumburg, IL Description: DEPARTMENT MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:*  Overseeing sales, merchandise presentation, customer service and operational functions in all of the Hardlines departments (including Golf, Fitness, Team Sports, Ski & Snowboard, if applicable)*  Train, supervise and lead all associates in your department*  Recruit, interview and be involved in the final selection of all department associatesPREREQUISITE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:*  2-5 years experience in a retail environment, preferably in Big-Box Retail*  Prior experience managing people or shown ability to manage people*  Prior merchandising and planning responsibility necessary*  Ability to execute company standards successfully*  Excellent communication & leadership skills*  Detail oriented and strong attention to customer service*  Ability/flexibility to work any store open hours*  Must have knowledge of store computer systems & the local competitive environment*  College degree in business, fashion merchandise or marketing, preferredFOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION apply online at:www.sportsauthority.com