Department Manager Jobs in Burke, VA

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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H&M Department Manager - Woodbridge Center

  • Woodbridge, VA (11 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Woodbridge, VA (11 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 21 hours ago

Company DescriptionJob Description About the Role As a Department Manager, you'll be the leader supporting and encouraging your whole team....

Closing Team Leader-South Riding, VA (New Store)

  • Sterling, VA (16 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Sterling, VA (16 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 21 hours 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...

Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader (Culinary & Deli Assistant Department Manager)

  • Vienna, VA (7 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vienna, VA (7 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details 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...

Meat Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager)

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 2 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...

Department Manager

  • Saint Charles, MD (24 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MD (24 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 4 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...

Assistant Team Leader

  • Saint Charles, MD (24 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MD (24 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 4 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...

Commercial Kitchen Equipment Repair, Team Leader, Food Plant

  • Suitland, MD (19 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Suitland, MD (19 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 4 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...

Team Leader

  • Saint Charles, MD (24 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MD (24 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 5 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...

Team Leader, Housewares Sales

  • Arlington, VA (11 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (11 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 5 days ago

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve...

Assistant Grocery Department Manager (Annex)

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Participating with the Grocery Department Manager (Annex) in the management of and functions relating to the semi-perishable division of the commissary store....

Grocery Department Manager

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Supervising department employees, assigning work, and balancing workload. Ensuring ordering, receiving, stocking, pricing, selling, and subsistence supplies are properly maintained. Ensuring that...

Assistant Grocery Department Manager

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Managing the merchandising operation and store space allocations programs for the store. Managing the Not-In-Stock (NIS) listing and working with appropriate personnel to correct deficiencies....

Produce Department Manager

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Forecasting product demand. Ordering, receiving, storing, processing, pricing, displaying and inventorying all produce. Ensuring all resale items within the department are cleaned, trimmed,...

Deli-Bakery Department Manager

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Performing inventories using automated equipment. Forecasting product demand. Ordering, receiving, storing, and pricing products using a variety of retail practices and information. Using...

Meat Department Manager

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Burke, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Forecasting product demand. Ensuring that all resale meats are trimmed, sorted, properly cut, packaged, rotated, priced, and displayed in a professional and attractive manner. Ensuring adequate...

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Burke, VA

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Highest Education Level

Department Managers in Burke, VA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.4%
High School or GED
23.5%
Associate's Degree
14.6%
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 Burke, VA
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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