Department Manager Jobs in Eatontown, 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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Assistant Team Leader

  • Whole Foods Market
  • Metuchen, NJ (22 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Metuchen, NJ (22 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 2 hours 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- General Merchandise Rutgers University Bookstore

  • Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
  • New Brunswick, NJ (23 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (23 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities As a Department Manager in General Merchandise you will support all store operations and departments in partnership with the management team....

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Department Manager- Menlo Park

  • H&M
  • Edison, NJ (23 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (23 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 2 days 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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Specialty Associate Team Leader (Beer, Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Assistant Department Manager)

  • Whole Foods
  • Red Bank, NJ (4 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Red Bank, NJ (4 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 6 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...

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Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader (Culinary & Deli Assistant Department Manager)

  • Whole Foods
  • Wall Township, NJ (8 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Wall Township, NJ (8 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 7 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...

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Assistant Department Manager (Installation Materials)

  • Floor & Decor
  • Staten Island, NY (22 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (22 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 7 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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Team Leader

  • JACKJONES
  • Freehold, NJ (12 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Freehold, NJ (12 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

alignment with store targets Supporting with visual merchandising and maintaining brand presentation standards Assisting in training and onboarding new team members Monitoring and executing daily store...

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Team Manager

  • Whole Foods Market
  • Wall Township, NJ (8 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Wall Township, NJ (8 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 13 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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Whole Body Associate Team Leader (Body Care, Makeup, Vitamins, Nutrition Assistant Department Manager)

  • Whole Foods
  • Wall Township, NJ (8 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Wall Township, NJ (8 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 13 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...

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Department Manager

  • McDonalds
  • Atlantic Highlands, NJ (7 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Atlantic Highlands, NJ (7 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 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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Framing Sales & Service Department Manager

  • Michaels Stores
  • Linden, NJ (24 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Linden, NJ (24 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Store - Linden, NJ Lead and coach a team of framers who focus on building customer relationships while creating a framing solution for their art. Drive custom framing sales. Assist customers in...

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Anthropologie Department Manager - Service & Styling

  • Urban Outfitters
  • Shrewsbury, NJ (2 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Shrewsbury, NJ (2 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

This can include the development of others, collaborating with key partners, and supporting store operations and visual needs....

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Retail Sales Manager

  • Camping World
  • Lakewood, NJ (16 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Lakewood, NJ (16 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

Evaluate, coach, counsel and train associates for success Recognize seasonality of the business and develop a strategy for merchandising the store for seasonal trends by adhering to company standards and planograms...

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Aerie - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

  • American Eagle
  • Edison, NJ (23 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (23 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

YOUR ROLE As the full-time Merchandising Team Leader, you are the Store Team Leader's "go-to" in developing and implementing the Merchandising strategy for the store. Your passion lies in training...

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Team Leader

  • Tractor Supply
  • Monroe, NJ (18 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • Monroe, NJ (18 miles from Eatontown, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

Overall Job Summary The Team Leader is responsible for assisting the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager with the execution of operational, sales, and merchandising objectives by delivering...

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Demographic Data for Eatontown, NJ

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Eatontown, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Department Managers in Eatontown, 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 Eatontown, 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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