Department Manager Jobs in Barberton, OH

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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GC Retail Sales Manager Store 616

  • Fairlawn, OH (9 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Fairlawn, OH (9 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 5 hours ago

Whether it's solving a customer issue or optimizing store operations, your solutions hit all the right notes....

Team Leader, Liquor

  • Stow, OH (13 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Stow, OH (13 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 7 hours ago

Job Summary Our Liquor Team Leader manages the entire Liquor department and keeps it running like a well-oiled machine. Leaders are accountable for the operating performance of the department at...

Team Leader, Prepared Foods

  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (11 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (11 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 14 hours ago

Our Prepared Food Team Leaders are honest, engaging, respectful, authentic and display a curiosity for food. This role is designed to inspire our Team Members and customers to discover the...

Team Leader, Seafood

  • Canton, OH (19 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Canton, OH (19 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 15 hours ago

Job Summary Our Seafood Team Leader manages the entire Seafood team and keeps it running like a well-oiled machine. You'll be the one who Team Members and guests look to for guidance on the...

Team Leader, Health Beauty and Wellness

  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (11 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (11 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 16 hours ago

Job Summary A Health, Beauty and Wellness Team Leader will help us continue to reinvent, evolve and execute our selling strategy. Youll work to create shopping experiences that help our product...

Assistant Department Manager (tile)

  • Akron, OH (5 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Akron, OH (5 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Purpose This position is responsible for training and developing Product Sales Specialists and ensuring that customers have a positive shopping experience by receiving exceptional customer service...

Meat Assistant Team Leader

  • Medina, OH (15 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Medina, OH (15 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary An Assistant Meat Team Leader's first responsibility is to assist the Meat Manager in providing leadership in the Meat Department by directing and managing Team Members, ordering raw...

Team Leader, Night Crew

  • Medina, OH (15 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Medina, OH (15 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 7 days ago

Job Summary Our Night Team Leaders are key players in managing the Overnight Team. These departments can include Center Store, Prepared Foods, Produce, Bakery and Meat. In addition to providing...

Team Leader

  • Streetsboro, OH (21 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Streetsboro, OH (21 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 8 days ago

The primary responsibility of a Family Farm and Home team leader is to learn the company’s culture by consistently supporting and strengthening the basic philosophies of the company. A team leader...

Continuous Improvement Team Leader

  • Strongsville, OH (22 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Strongsville, OH (22 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 9 days ago

As a leading industrial distributor (and Fortune 1000 company), we realize we are only as strong as our dedicated team. We are hiring immediately for a Continous Improvement Team Lead to join our...

Specialty Sales Team Leader - Macedonia, OH

  • Macedonia, OH (21 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Macedonia, OH (21 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 9 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...

Team Leader, Floral

  • Stow, OH (13 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Stow, OH (13 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 9 days ago

Job Summary Our Floral Team Leader manages the Floral Department keeps it running like a well-oiled machine. You'll be the one who Team Members and guests look to for guidance on the best choices...

Assets Protection Team Leader - Wadsworth, OH

  • Wadsworth, OH (7 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 14 days ago
  • Wadsworth, OH (7 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 14 days ago

The pay range per hour is $22.00 - $37.40 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...

Assistant Department Manager (Wood)

  • Akron, OH (5 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 15 days ago
  • Akron, OH (5 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 15 days ago

Purpose This position is responsible for training and developing Product Sales Specialists and ensuring that customers have a positive shopping experience by receiving exceptional customer service...

Team Leader, Health & Beauty Care

  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (11 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 16 days ago
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (11 miles from Barberton, OH)
  • 16 days ago

Job Summary Health & Beauty Care Team Leaders lead the department by supervising, directing and managing Team Members, ordering products and supplies, and implementing merchandising initiatives to...

Demographic Data for Barberton, OH

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Barberton, OH

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Highest Education Level

Department Managers in Barberton, OH 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 Barberton, OH
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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