Department Manager Jobs in Mahwah, 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 (19 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (19 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 8 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 (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 9 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 (15 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clifton, NJ (15 miles from Mahwah, 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 (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, 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 (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, 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 Sales Manager

  • Harbor Freight Tools
  • Bronx, NY (22 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (22 miles from Mahwah, 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 (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, 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 (20 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Orange, NJ (20 miles from Mahwah, 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 (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, 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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Team Leader 1st shift (7am - 3:30pm)

  • Servotronics Inc
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, 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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Food & Beverage Team Leader

  • Target
  • Montclair, NJ (18 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Montclair, NJ (18 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

The starting pay range for this position per hour is $24.00 - $26.00. The full pay range for this position per hour is $24.00 - $40.80 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position....

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Assistant Department Manager

  • Floor & Decor
  • Paramus, NJ (10 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (10 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Pay Range $18.00 - $25.70 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
  • Montclair, NJ (18 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Montclair, NJ (18 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

The starting pay range for this position per hour is $24.00 - $26.00. The full pay range for this position per hour is $24.00 - $40.80 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position....

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Department Manager- Willowbrook Mall

  • H&M
  • Wayne, NJ (9 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Wayne, NJ (9 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 6 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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Outlet Team Leader, Full Time - Upper West Side

  • Bloomingdales
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Day-1 Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for eligible colleagues Competitive Pay Paid Time Off Flexible Holiday Time-Off & Flexible Scheduling Instant access to earned wages with PayActiv Enhanced...

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Mahwah, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Department Managers in Mahwah, 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 Mahwah, 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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