Department Manager Jobs in Clark, NJ

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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Team Leader / Contact Center

  • Beltone
  • Parsippany, NJ (16 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (16 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Come join us as a Team Leader of our Call Center in Parsippany, NJ, where you can make a difference!!! The Team Leader will lead a group of call center agents and coach them to provide exceptional...

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Anthropologie Assistant Department Manager

  • Urban Outfitters
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Location This position is located at 420 W Broadway, New York, New York, 10012 United States Role Summary The Assistant Department Manager supports service, selling, and business operations to achieve...

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FT Bakery Team Leader

  • Stew Leonard's
  • Clifton, NJ (17 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clifton, NJ (17 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores”...

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Team Leader

  • Lacoste
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Team Leader Pay: $21.00 per hour + Mystery Shopper Bonus + Tips About the Company : Were proud makers of delicious food, organic coffee and big ideas across 750+ shops in 20+ countries. Whether...

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Team Leader - Technical Account Management - Exchanges & Venues - AMER

  • Bloomberg
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

amp; Requirements Bloomberg runs on data and the Global Data department is responsible for acquiring and supplying data, news and analytics to our clients for their financial data needs. We...

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Retail Store Team Leader

  • Ocean State Job Lot
  • Franklin Park, NJ (18 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Franklin Park, NJ (18 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The pay range for this position is $67000 - $74000 and is based on experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, as we are open to discussing compensation commensurate with a highly...

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Team Manager

  • Whole Foods Market
  • Morristown, NJ (14 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morristown, NJ (14 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 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...

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Department Manager- Menlo Park

  • H&M
  • Edison, NJ (8 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, NJ (8 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

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

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AE - Store Team Leader (Store Manager)

  • American Eagle
  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

YOUR ROLE As the full-time Store Team Leader, you are the CEO of your store! You are an entrepreneurial-minded business owner who takes pride in maximizing the daily operations of your store. You...

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Retail Sales Manager

  • Harbor Freight Tools
  • Bronx, NY (24 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (24 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

operations including Stocking/Sales associate duties, and responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop others Serve as Leader on Duty as scheduled Be a subject matter expert in your role and model Great...

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Sub Shop Team Leader

  • Wegmans Food Markets
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Location: 745 Calkins Road Rochester, NY 14623 Availability Requirement for this role: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time Type: Full...

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Team Leader

  • RWJBarnabas Health
  • West Orange, NJ (12 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Orange, NJ (12 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Job Title: Team Leader Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group Department Name: Patient Access Services Req #: ... Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $21.63 - $27.13 per hour Pay Transparency:...

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Assistant Department Manager (Installation Materials)

  • Floor & Decor
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Pay Range $21.63 - $31.96 Purpose This position is responsible for training and developing Product Sales Specialists and ensuring that customers have a positive shopping experience by receiving...

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General Merchandise Team Leader

  • Target
  • Union, NJ (5 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Union, NJ (5 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

General Merchandise Team Leader Target - 3.5 Vauxhall, NJ Job Details Part-time $25.00 - $42.50 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance...

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Team Leader 1st shift (7am - 3:30pm)

  • Servotronics Inc
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

The primary purpose of the Team Lead role is to provide support to the manufacturing team in achieving its goals. This includes monitoring and escalating any issues to the production supervisor,...

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Clark, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Department Managers in Clark, NJ 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 Clark, NJ
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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