Department Manager Jobs in Northville, MI

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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GUCCI Team Manager - Troy

  • BOTTEGA VENETA
  • Troy, MI (24 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Troy, MI (24 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 2 hours ago

Single Position View All Jobs GUCCI | Team Manager - Troy Troy, Michigan, United States of America Apply Now Add to cart Find out how well you match with this job Upload your resume Summary Job...

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Service Team Leader

  • Meijer
  • Madison Heights, MI (23 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Madison Heights, MI (23 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 20 hours 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....

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GUCCI Team Manager - Troy

  • Kering Group
  • Troy, MI (24 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Troy, MI (24 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Summary Founded in Florence, Italy, in 1921, Gucci is one of the world's leading luxury brands. Under the leadership of President and CEO Francesca Bellettini and the artistic direction of Demna,...

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Produce Team Leader

  • Meijer
  • Madison Heights, MI (23 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Madison Heights, MI (23 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 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....

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Team Leader Production Quality Specialty Gaskets

  • ElringKlinger Automotive Manufacturing, Inc. / US
  • Southfield, MI (14 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Southfield, MI (14 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 7 days ago

Main Duties and Responsibilities: Ensuring the quality produced in series production Ensuring the use of quality improvement programs and monitoring the product quality and scrap rate: error...

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Service Department Manager

  • Meijer
  • Waterford, MI (17 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Waterford, MI (17 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 12 days 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....

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GC Retail Sales Manager Store 335

  • The Guitar Center Company
  • Canton, MI (5 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Canton, MI (5 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 12 days ago

Whether it's solving a customer issue or optimizing store operations, your solutions hit all the right notes....

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Retail Sales Manager

  • Carter's
  • Allen Park, MI (19 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Allen Park, MI (19 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 12 days ago

If you are a CURRENT Carter's employee, do not apply via this external application. Search "Browse Jobs" in Workday to apply internally. Love what you do. Carter's Careers. As a Part Time Sales...

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Executive Team Leader GM and Food Sales (Assistant Manager General Merchandise & Grocery) - Brighton

  • Target
  • Brighton, MI (16 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Brighton, MI (16 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 12 days ago

The pay range is $64,000.00 - $128,000.00 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...

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Meat Assistant Department Manager

  • Hy-Vee
  • Canton, MI (5 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Canton, MI (5 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 13 days ago

Assists Department Manager to present the freshest most innovative and best quality products at a competitive retail price to customers....

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Produce Assistant Department Manager

  • Hy-Vee
  • Canton, MI (5 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Canton, MI (5 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 13 days ago

Operations, and Health Wellness Home; Produce Department Manager Positions that Report to you: Produce Clerks Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service...

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Anthropologie Assistant Department Manager

  • Urban Outfitters
  • Ann Arbor, MI (18 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI (18 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 13 days ago

Location This position is located at 3050 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104 United States Role Summary The Assistant Department Manager supports service, selling, and business operations to...

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SRT-Direct Connection-Performance Parts Retail Sales Manager

  • Stellantis NV
  • Auburn Hills, MI (20 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (20 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 14 days ago

The Performance Parts Retail Sales Manager is responsible for driving revenue, customer engagement, and profitability within a performance parts retail environment. This role oversees sales...

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Department Manager

  • McDonalds
  • Madison Heights, MI (23 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Madison Heights, MI (23 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 14 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....

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Team Manager

  • Whole Foods Market
  • West Bloomfield, MI (12 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 16 days ago
  • West Bloomfield, MI (12 miles from Northville, MI)
  • 16 days 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...

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Demographic Data for Northville, MI

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Northville, MI

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Highest Education Level

Department Managers in Northville, MI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.8%
High School or GED
22.9%
Associate's Degree
14.6%
Master's Degree
9.5%
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 Northville, MI
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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