Department Manager Jobs in Owings, MD

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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Production Team Leader Waldorf

  • Waldorf, MD (14 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Waldorf, MD (14 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Ability to read and comprehend internal documents related to store operations.7....

Team Manager

  • Riverdale Park, MD (24 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Riverdale Park, MD (24 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 5 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...

Anthropologie Department Manager - Service & Styling

  • Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 5 days ago

This can include the development of others, collaborating with key partners, and supporting store operations and visual needs....

Nursing Department Manager, Operating Room

  • Largo, MD (16 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Largo, MD (16 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Company Description Located in Largo in the heart of Prince Georges County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to...

Team Leader

  • Riverdale Park, MD (24 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Riverdale Park, MD (24 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 6 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...

Assistant Team Leader

  • Riverdale Park, MD (24 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Riverdale Park, MD (24 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 6 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

  • Riverdale Park, MD (24 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Riverdale Park, MD (24 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 9 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...

E-Commerce Associate Team Leader (In-Store Shopper Assistant Department Manager)

  • Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 18 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (21 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 18 days ago

At Whole Foods Market, we're working to nourish people and the planet. Were committed to providing record-setting grocery delivery services to our Whole Foods Market On Amazon (WFMOA) customers....

Full Time Department Manager

  • Bowie, MD (21 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 20 days ago
  • Bowie, MD (21 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 20 days ago

Store - DC-BOWIE, MD Deliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain store...

Retail Team Manager

  • Brandywine, MD (11 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 22 days ago
  • Brandywine, MD (11 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 22 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...

Assembly Associate Team Leader, Food Plant

  • Upper Marlboro, MD (10 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 26 days ago
  • Upper Marlboro, MD (10 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 26 days ago

The Assembly Associate Team Leader (ATL) supports the Assembly Team Leader in managing and supervising the Machine Operators, Assembly Expeditors, and Production Team Members in the metro food...

Department Manager

  • Waldorf, MD (14 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 29 days ago
  • Waldorf, MD (14 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 29 days ago

Company DescriptionJob Description About the Role As a Department Manager, you'll be the leader supporting and encouraging your whole team....

FSQA Associate Team Leader, Food Plant

  • Upper Marlboro, MD (10 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Upper Marlboro, MD (10 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

The FSQA Associate Team Leader (ATL) supports the FSQA Team Leader in supervising the FSQA team and ensuring overall quality controls at the metro food production facility including sanitation and...

Assembly Team Leader, Food Plant

  • Upper Marlboro, MD (10 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Upper Marlboro, MD (10 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

The Assembly Team Leader is responsible for managing and supervising the assembly team at the metro food production facility. Responsibilities: Lead and supervise the daily operations of the...

Warehouse Team Leader, Food Plant

  • Upper Marlboro, MD (10 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Upper Marlboro, MD (10 miles from Owings, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

The Warehouse Team Leader is responsible for managing and supervising the Inventory Controllers, Receivers, Shipping Clerks, and Warehouse Team Members in the metro food production facility....

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Owings, MD

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Highest Education Level

Department Managers in Owings, MD offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.4%
High School or GED
23.5%
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 Owings, MD
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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