Department Manager Jobs in Raleigh, NC

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

  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 13 hours 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...

Anthropologie Assistant Department Manager

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago

Location This position is located at 4151 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh, North Carolina, 27609 United States Role Summary The Assistant Department Manager supports service, selling, and business...

Virology Customer Team Leader - Northwest District

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago

The Customer Team Leader (CTL) plays a critical role in establishing our company's customer focused initiative. + This is a field-based sales management position that is responsible for covering...

Beauty Team Leader - Raleigh, NC

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago

The pay range per hour is $21.25 - $36.15 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...

BA Team Leader

  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 9 days ago

Our Company At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere....

Controls Systems Team Leader

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 13 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 13 days ago

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

Service Desk Manager

  • Morrisville, NC (11 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (11 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Service Desk Manager Date Wednesday, July 16, 2025 City Morrisville State NC Country United States Working time Full-time Description & Requirements This position is responsible for customer...

Assistant Team Leader

  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 19 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...

Transportation Team Leader, EC Operations

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 21 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 21 days ago

Overview POSITION TITLE (Oracle title) TRANSPORTATION TEAM LEADER WORKING TITLE Exceptional Children (EC) Operations Team Leader SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT Transportation LOCATION Rock Quarry Road Office...

Retail Store Team Leader (Part-Time) - Durham, NC

  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 22 days ago
  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 22 days ago

Job Description Are you ready to join one of the most trusted brands in the world? Join the LEGO Brand Retail team as a part-time Team Leader and be a role model as you provide a brand experience...

Junk Team Leader

  • Raleigh, NC (11 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 29 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (11 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 29 days ago

Life Is Too Short Not to Work Somewhere Awesome Yes, you read that correctly. Life is too short not to work somewhere awesome! And we are that place. Who we are: We are a full-service Moving and...

Mover Team Leader

  • Raleigh, NC (11 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 29 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (11 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 29 days ago

Life Is Too Short Not to Work Somewhere Awesome Yes, you read that correctly. Life is too short not to work somewhere awesome! And we are that place. Who we are: We are a full-service Moving and...

Department Manager II - Hardscape

  • Apex, NC (16 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Apex, NC (16 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Overview Our Department Managers take the lead as the Hardscape expert in the branch, working closely with customers on any or all needs within the department to ensure excellence....

Retail Team Manager

  • Zebulon, NC (17 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Zebulon, NC (17 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

RETAIL TEAM MANAGER Join us as a Retail Team Manager in our stores. Portables, an AT&T Authorized Retailer, is the number one retailer in America for the world's largest telecommunications and...

IS Department Manager, Distribution Systems

  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Run what runs the world This Position reports to: Non ERP Manager IS Department Manager, Distribution Systems At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges....

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Raleigh, NC

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Highest Education Level

Department Managers in Raleigh, NC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.5%
High School or GED
23.4%
Associate's Degree
14.6%
Master's Degree
9.3%
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 Raleigh, NC
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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