Department Manager Jobs in Michigan

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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Customer Service Team Leader

  • Oxford, MI
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  • Oxford, MI
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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....

Meat Team Leader

  • Cadillac, MI
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  • Cadillac, MI
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Responsible for the execution of all aspects of day-to-day merchandising, stocking, product flow, planogram, and pricing of the Meat and Seafood departments....

Department Manager

  • Oxford, MI
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  • Oxford, MI
  • moments 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....

Sam's Club Team Manager - Michigan

  • Port Huron, MI
  • moments ago
  • Port Huron, MI
  • moments ago

...** **What you'll do...** Working at Sams Club means a career without boundaries. We are a division of the Fortune #1 company, Walmart, and youll quickly find that opportunities are plenty and...

Deli Bakery Team Leader

  • Lincoln Park, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Lincoln Park, 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....

Meat -Seafood Team Leader Full Time

  • Dewitt, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Dewitt, MI
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for the execution of all aspects of day-to-day merchandising, stocking, product flow, planogram, and pricing of the Meat and Seafood departments....

Retail Department Manager

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 1 day ago

The Retail Department Manager grows department sales to achieve the store sales plan....

Team Leader

  • Almont, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Almont, MI
  • 1 day ago

Family Farm and Home is a family owned and operated company based out of Michigan. Our first stores opened their doors in April 2002. Currently we operate 71 retail locations in Michigan, Indiana,...

Assistant Team Leader

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 1 day ago

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude! : ( Ollie’s Core Values) BE A TEAM PLAYER - Associates are expected to be supportive and work together. BE CARING - How do I treat others with courtesy,...

GC Retail Sales Manager Store 338

  • Kentwood, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Kentwood, MI
  • 2 days ago

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

Walmart Team Leader

  • Grand Blanc, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Grand Blanc, MI
  • 2 days ago

... What you'll do... Directs and guides members of management and hourly associates on proper customer service approaches and techniques by modeling excellentcustomer service for example tour to...

Team Manager

  • Birmingham, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, MI
  • 2 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 Deli Department Manager

  • Houghton, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Houghton, MI
  • 3 days ago

Overview In this role, the Deli Department Assistant Manager will assist the Deli Department Manager with all functions of operating a successful department....

Team Leader, Sales

  • Birmingham, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Birmingham, MI
  • 4 days ago

CB2 is transforming the perception of home design for today's modern consumer. Born out of Crate and Barrel, CB2 is committed to high-quality, sophisticated design at an approachable price....

Digital Team Leader

  • Muskegon, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Muskegon, MI
  • 5 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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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Michigan

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Department Managers in Michigan 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 Michigan
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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