Department Manager Jobs in Princeton, 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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Warehouse Team Leader -Inventory

  • Perth Amboy, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Warehouse Team Leader -Inventory Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States Team Lead - Inventory Control Location:Perth Amboy, NJ Job Type: Full-time About the Role As a Team Lead - Inventory Control...

Warehouse Team Leader -Inbound

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Warehouse Team Leader -Inbound Edison, New Jersey, United States Team Lead - Inbound Operations Location:Edison/ Perth Amboy, NJ Job Type: Full-time About the Role As a Team Lead - Inbound...

Warehouse Team Leader -Outbound

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Warehouse Team Leader -Outbound Edison, New Jersey, United States Team Lead - Outbound Operations Location: Edison/ Perth Amboy, NJ Job Type: Full-time About the Role As a Team Lead - Outbound...

Retail Sales Manager

  • Levittown, PA (16 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Levittown, PA (16 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Employee Type: Regular If you are a CURRENT Carters employee, you MUST apply through the Internal Career Link within the My Career & Performance app in Workday. Do not apply using the below...

Curbside Team Leader

  • Somerset, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary As a Curbside Express and Home Delivery Team Leader, you'll manage an amazing team and help us bring great service to every customer that visits our store. You'll ensure our Curbside...

Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits Department Manager

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description: Job Title: Wine & Spirits Department Manager Department: Wine & Spirits FLSA: Non-Exempt General Function: Sets the department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness...

Closing Team Leader

  • East Windsor, NJ (7 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • East Windsor, NJ (7 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Support your leader with store operations by seeing the store through the lens of the guest, establish consistent routines and help ensure departments are zoned, in-stock, signed and labeled appropriately...

Deco Department Manager

  • East Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Store Operations Assist the Chief Executive Merchant in handling store level human resources or loss prevention issues as necessary....

Assistant Team Leader

  • Branchburg, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Branchburg, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Provides overall leadership to the seafood team. Responsible for all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and...

Team Manager

  • Flemington, NJ (14 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Flemington, NJ (14 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Provides overall leadership to the seafood team. Responsible for all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and...

Department Manager

  • Bensalem, PA (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bensalem, PA (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Provides overall leadership to the seafood team. Responsible for all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and...

Team Leader

  • Warminster, PA (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Warminster, PA (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Provides overall leadership to the seafood team. Responsible for all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and...

Seafood Team Leader (Department Manager)

  • New Hope, PA (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New Hope, PA (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Provides overall leadership to the seafood team. Responsible for all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and...

Food Service Team Leader

  • Flemington, NJ (14 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Flemington, NJ (14 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

The pay range per hour is $24.75 - $42.05 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...

Store Team Leader - Retail Operations - NEW Store Opening, Bridgewater, NJ!

  • Bridgewater, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcomeboth...

Demographic Data for Princeton, NJ

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Princeton, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Department Managers in Princeton, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.3%
High School or GED
23.6%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
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 Princeton, 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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