Department Manager Jobs in Maryland

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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Maintenance Team Leader, Food Plant

  • Edgewater, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Edgewater, MD
  • 1 day ago

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means...

Assistant Team Leader

  • Edgewater, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Edgewater, MD
  • 1 day ago

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means...

Department Manager

  • College Park, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • College Park, MD
  • 1 day ago

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means...

Team Leader

  • Edgewater, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Edgewater, MD
  • 1 day ago

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means...

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...

Retail Sales Manager

  • Ocean City, MD
  • 15 hours ago
  • Ocean City, MD
  • 15 hours ago

Employee Type: Regular If you are a CURRENT Carters employee, you MUST apply through the Internal Career Link within the My Career & Performance app in Workday. Do not apply using the below...

Department Manager ($10-20M)

  • Patuxent River, MD
  • 21 hours ago
  • Patuxent River, MD
  • 21 hours ago

Coordinates and implements departmental promotions and sales events with store operations, visual merchandising, and merchandise procurement associates....

Assistant Department Manager (Installation Materials)

  • Parkville, MD
  • 22 hours ago
  • Parkville, MD
  • 22 hours ago

Pay Range $18.25 - $27.15 Purpose This position is responsible for training and developing Product Sales Specialists and ensuring that customers have a positive shopping experience by receiving...

BA Team Leader

  • Columbia, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 1 day ago

Our Company At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere....

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Team Leader, Food Plant

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 1 day ago

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means...

Team Manager

  • Rockville, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockville, MD
  • 1 day ago

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means...

Food & Beverage Team Leader

  • Owings Mills, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • 2 days ago

The pay range per hour is $23.50 - $39.95 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...

Production Team Leader Bowie

  • Bowie, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Bowie, MD
  • 2 days ago

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

Department Manager

  • MD
  • 2 days ago
  • MD
  • 2 days ago

Department Manager H&M - 3.6 Montgomery County, MD Job Details Full-time $17.75 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending...

Department Manager

  • Forestville, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Forestville, MD
  • 3 days ago

The People Department Managers responsibilities may include making sure the restaurant hires qualified crew, trains them well, and schedules them to meet restaurant sales and profit goals....

Demographic Data for Maryland

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Maryland

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Department Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Department Managers in Maryland offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.4%
High School or GED
23.5%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Master's Degree
9.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.9%
Some College
3.8%
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 Maryland
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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