Department Manager Jobs in Mchenry, IL

A Department Manager in the retail industry is responsible for overseeing the operations of a specific department within the store. They handle tasks such as managing employees, ensuring that the department meets its sales targets, and maintaining customer satisfaction. They also play a crucial role in inventory management, making sure that the department is well-stocked and that all products are displayed in a manner that appeals to customers. As leaders, they are expected to train, motivate, and guide their team members to boost productivity and sales performance.

Potential candidates for the position should possess a range of skills including leadership, communication, customer service, and sales proficiency. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to multitask are also important. While specific certifications may not be mandatory, a degree in business management or a related field may be beneficial. Prior experience in retail, especially in supervisory or management roles, is usually required. Possible job roles that could lead to becoming a Department Manager include Sales Associate, Assistant Manager, and Shift Supervisor.

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Department Manager

  • McHenry, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • McHenry, IL
  • 8 hours ago

Responsible for supporting the implementation and execution of Merchandising Management to include Brand Standards, Pricing, Planogram Accuracy, Door to Floor, and Ad Set. through training and coaching...

Full-Time Beauty Team Leader

  • Arlington Heights, IL (22 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (22 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

About the Role As Beauty Team Leader, you will lead the team to drive sales and department initiatives through an authentic passion for beauty and engage the team and clients by identifying their...

Service Team Leader

  • Rolling Meadows, IL (23 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (23 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 1 day ago

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, youre provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development....

2nd Shift - CNC Lathe Team Leader

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (20 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (20 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Schultes Precision - Buffalo Grove, IL Position Type : Full Time Education Level : None Salary Range : $30.00 - $35.00 Hourly Travel Percentage : None Job Shift : Any...

Assets Protection Team Leader - Lake Zurich, IL

  • Lake Zurich, IL (15 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL (15 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 4 days ago

The pay range per hour is $23.25 - $39.50 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and...

Specialty Sales Team Leader

  • Wheeling, IL (23 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Wheeling, IL (23 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 7 days ago

your direct leader, and execute the same to deliver on department and store sales goals and guest engagement ; i ncluding planning merchandising sets, make changes and updates to merchandise sets (planograms...

Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader (Culinary & Deli Assistant Department Manager)

  • Schaumburg, IL (24 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (24 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Assists the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and special projects as assigned. Leads and...

Department Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL (24 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (24 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Purpose As a Department Manager you are primarily responsible for fulfilling the commercial strategy while maintaining an attractive image adapted to the client....

Anthropologie Assistant Department Manager

  • Deer Park, IL (14 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Deer Park, IL (14 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Location This position is located at 20530 N Rand Rd, Deer Park, Illinois, 60010 United States Role Summary The Assistant Department Manager supports service, selling, and business operations to achieve...

Firearms Team Leader

  • Wheeling, IL (23 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Wheeling, IL (23 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 13 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Group Sales or Department Manager, the Team Leader gives daily direction to the associates in one of the departments within the store, to include: merchandise...

AE - Store Team Leader (Store Manager)

  • Deer Park, IL (14 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Deer Park, IL (14 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 14 days ago

YOUR ROLE As the full-time Store Team Leader, you are the CEO of your store! You are an entrepreneurial-minded business owner who takes pride in maximizing the daily operations of your store. You...

Store Team Leader

  • Elgin, IL (23 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Elgin, IL (23 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Manages store operations to ensure follow through, productivity and quality in standard work and processes....

Department Manager

  • Vernon Hills, IL (17 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (17 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Department Manager (part of The TJX Companies, Inc.) 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 701 North Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 TJ Maxx At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth...

Retail Team Manager

  • Woodstock, IL (10 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Woodstock, IL (10 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 17 days ago

RETAIL TEAM MANAGER Join us as a Retail Team Manager in our stores. Portables, an AT&T Authorized Retailer, is the number one retailer in America for the world's largest telecommunications and...

Assistant Department Manager (Installation Materials)

  • Deerfield, IL (23 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (23 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Pay Range $17.28 - $25.52 Purpose This position is responsible for training and developing Product Sales Specialists and ensuring that customers have a positive shopping experience by receiving...

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Mchenry, IL

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Highest Education Level

Department Managers in Mchenry, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.5%
High School or GED
23.4%
Associate's Degree
14.6%
Master's Degree
9.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.9%
Some College
3.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Department Managers in Mchenry, IL
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%


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