Department Manager Jobs in Minnesota

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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Assistant Deli Department Manager

  • Sartell, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Sartell, MN
  • 1 day ago

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

Bakery Assistant Department Manager

  • Rochester, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 1 day ago

Operations, and Health Wellness Home; Bakery Department Manager Positions that Report to you: Bakers, Cake Designers, Fryers, Clerks, Bakery Wrappers Primary Duties and Responsibilities + Provides...

Assistant Bakery Department Manager

  • Moorhead, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Moorhead, MN
  • 1 day ago

Company Introduction If you're friendly and dependable and you like to work with terrific guests, we'd love to talk about an opportunity on our team! Coborn's, Inc. is a fast-growing...

Dairy Department Manager

  • Albertville, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Albertville, MN
  • 1 day ago

Overview We are hiring for a Department Manager position that will lead our Dairy Department at our location....

Bakery Department Manager

  • Mora, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Mora, MN
  • 1 day ago

Company Introduction If you're friendly and dependable and you like to work with terrific guests, we'd love to talk about an opportunity on our team! Coborn's, Inc. is a fast-growing...

Grocery Department Manager

  • Princeton, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Princeton, MN
  • 1 day ago

Overview As the Grocery Department Manager your primary focus will be to coordinate and execute the Grocery department plans and management responsibilities to promote sales, achieve profit margins...

Department Manager

  • International Falls, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • International Falls, MN
  • 1 day 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....

Assistant Produce Department Manager

  • Buffalo, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo, MN
  • 1 day ago

Overview The Produce Department Assistant Manager assists the Produce Department Manager with ensuring the successful operation of the produce department....

Assistant Frozen Dairy Department Manager

  • Mora, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Mora, MN
  • 1 day ago

Overview The Assistant Department Manager assists the Frozen & Dairy Department Manager with ensuring the successful operation of the department....

Department Manager

  • Eagan, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Eagan, MN
  • 1 day ago

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your...

Frozen Foods Department Manager

  • Little Falls, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Little Falls, MN
  • 1 day ago

Overview The Frozen Foods Department Manager ensures the successful operation of the department by obtaining maximum sales and gross profits through effective utilization of personnel and resources...

Assistant Meat Department Manager

  • Sauk Rapids, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Sauk Rapids, MN
  • 1 day ago

Overview As the Meat Department Assistant Manager, you will assist the Meat Department Manager in all facets of meat department operations....

Meat Department Manager

  • Willmar, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Willmar, MN
  • 1 day ago

Overview As the key leader accountable for department performance, The Meat Department Manager will ensure successful operation of the meat department by obtaining maximum sales and gross profits through...

Hormel Foods Team Leader (Jennie-O Willmar, MN Plant)** To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time....

The pay range is $60,000.00 - $120,000.00 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...

Demographic Data for Minnesota

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Minnesota

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 Minnesota 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
3.8%
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 Minnesota
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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