Department Manager Jobs in Westlake, 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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Meat Team Leader Assistant

  • Giant Eagle
  • Maple Heights, OH (19 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Maple Heights, OH (19 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 6 hours 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...

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Cash Office Team Leader Assistant

  • Giant Eagle
  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Cleveland, OH (12 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 6 hours ago

Job Summary To follow the Company's Common Purpose of "Together, We improve people's everyday lives and well-being." This will be done by ensuring accurate sales and cash bookkeeping and...

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Produce Team Leader Plus One

  • Meijer
  • Brunswick, OH (15 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Brunswick, OH (15 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 13 hours ago

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, youre provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development....

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Deli Team Leader

  • Giant Eagle
  • Maple Heights, OH (19 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Maple Heights, OH (19 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 14 hours ago

Job Summary Our Deli Team Leader manages the entire Deli 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 best choices...

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AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

  • American Eagle
  • Beachwood, OH (21 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Beachwood, OH (21 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 2 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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Retail Sales Manager

  • Conrad's Tire Express and Total Car Care
  • North Royalton, OH (13 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Royalton, OH (13 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 3 days ago

To be a team member of the Driven by Dobbs family, you must be dedicated to supporting the company's mission, vision, and values. OUR MISSION: To be the leader in the automotive tire and service...

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Retail Sales Manager

  • Harbor Freight Tools
  • Mayfield Heights, OH (24 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mayfield Heights, OH (24 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 6 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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Anthropologie Assistant Department Manager

  • Urban Outfitters
  • Woodmere, OH (21 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Woodmere, OH (21 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 7 days ago

Location This position is located at 28829 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere, Ohio, 44122 United States Role Summary The Assistant Department Manager supports service, selling, and business operations to achieve...

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Produce Team Leader Assistant

  • Giant Eagle
  • Fairview Park, OH (4 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fairview Park, OH (4 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 8 days ago

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

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Team Manager

  • Whole Foods Market
  • Rocky River, OH (4 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Rocky River, OH (4 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 8 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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ASSISTANT TEAM LEADER - pOpshelf

  • Dollar General Corporation
  • Fairview Park, OH (4 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fairview Park, OH (4 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 8 days ago

Overview pOpshelf's seeks to provide Fun Finds for Less through a fun and stress-free shopping destination for everyday and special items. We make it easy for customers to affordably treat...

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Accounting Team Leader, Ingka Business Service Center

  • IKEA North America Services, LLC
  • Cleveland, OH (15 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (15 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 9 days ago

Who you are You are a dedicated professional, with a proven ability to inspire and guide a team towards achieving financial excellence. You possess a strong academic background, with a university...

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Retail Sales Manager

  • Carter's
  • Mayfield Heights, OH (24 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 10 days ago
  • Mayfield Heights, OH (24 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 10 days ago

If you are a CURRENT Carter's employee, do not apply via this external application. Search "Browse Jobs" in Workday to apply internally. Love what you do. Carter's Careers. As a Part Time Sales...

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Sales Back Office Team Leader

  • Miele & Cie KG
  • Cleveland, OH (15 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 13 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (15 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 13 days ago

Responsibilities: managing Sales Back Office team (~10 employees) covering Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy; developing the team considering team members' skills and business needs while...

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Department Manager

  • McDonalds
  • Richmond Heights, OH (24 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 14 days ago
  • Richmond Heights, OH (24 miles from Westlake, OH)
  • 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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Demographic Data for Westlake, OH

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Westlake, OH

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Highest Education Level

Department Managers in Westlake, OH 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 Westlake, 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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