Department Manager Jobs in Tennessee

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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HVAC Controls Systems Technician Team Leader

  • Johnson Controls
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 6 days ago

Advance your career 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,...

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Team Leader

  • Tractor Supply Company
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 hour ago

Team Leader Overall Job Summary The Team Leader is responsible for assisting the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager with the execution of operational, sales, and merchandising objectives by...

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General Merchandise Team Leader

  • Target
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 1 hour ago

The starting pay range for this position per hour is $22.00 - $24.00. The full pay range for this position per hour is $22.00 - $37.40 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position....

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Retail Sales Manager

  • Harbor Freight Tools
  • TN
  • 2 hours ago
  • TN
  • 2 hours 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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Department Manager-West Town Mall

  • H&M
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 14 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 14 hours 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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Zone Team Leader

  • OlliesBargainOutlet
  • Millington, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Millington, TN
  • 1 day ago

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude! : (Ollie’s Core Values) BE A TEAM PLAYER - Associates are expected to be supportive and work together. BE CARING - How do I treat others with courtesy,...

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Team Leader

  • Tractor Supply
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Overall Job Summary The Team Leader is responsible for assisting the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager with the execution of operational, sales, and merchandising objectives by delivering...

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Retail Sales Manager

  • Carter's
  • Hendersonville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Hendersonville, TN
  • 1 day 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 Process Management Aggressively drive the sales numbers and achieve the business targets for home loans and through cross selling while continuing to enhance and upgrade the client...

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Specialty Sales Team Leader

  • Target
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

of your direct leader and execute the same to deliver on department and store sales goals and guest engagement, including planning merchandising sets, make changes and updates to merchandise sets (planograms...

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Frozen Department Manager

  • Hy-Vee
  • Humboldt, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Humboldt, TN
  • 2 days ago

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

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Tile Department Manager

  • Floor & Decor
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago

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

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ASSISTANT TEAM LEADER - pOpshelf

  • Dollar General Corporation
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 4 days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

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AE - Store Team Leader (Store Manager)

  • American Eagle Outfitters
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 4 days ago

AE - Store Team Leader (Store Manager) American Eagle Outfitters - 3.6 Murfreesboro, TN Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Paid holidays Disability insurance...

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Full-Time Team Leader

  • Jenis Splendid Ice Creams
  • Franklin, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 7 days ago

In Franklin, TN, our Team Jeni's Full Time Team Leaders have the opportunity to earn an average of $19.93 per hour!* *This is an estimate of hourly earnings. It is based on the 2026 base pay rate,...

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Demographic Data for Tennessee

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Tennessee

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Department Managers in Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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