Department Manager Jobs in Vashon, WA

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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Specialty Sales Team Leader

  • Issaquah, WA (23 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Issaquah, WA (23 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 16 hours ago

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

Retail Sales Manager

  • Puyallup, WA (13 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Puyallup, WA (13 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 17 hours ago

6065 - Puyallup - 202 Valley Avenue NW, Puyallup, Washington, 98371 CarMax, the way your career should be! **Inspire exceptional performance** At CarMax, we attribute our success to putting people...

Retail Sales Manager

  • Federal Way, WA (10 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Federal Way, WA (10 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Employee Type: Regular If you are a CURRENT Carters employee, you MUST apply through the Internal Career Link within the My Career & Performance app in Workday. Do not apply using the below...

Floor Coating Installation Team Leader - Greater Seattle

  • Bellevue, WA (19 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellevue, WA (19 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Benefits: No evenings or weekends Competitive salary Flexible schedule Free uniforms Opportunity for advancement Training & development Company Overview Granite Garage Floors is founded on the...

Prepared Foods Team Leader

  • Issaquah, WA (23 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Issaquah, WA (23 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 1 day ago

THE ROLE As a key member of our store leadership team, the Prepared Foods Team Leader has a breadth of responsibilities spanning from product management and merchandising to sales and team member...

Prepared Foods Team Leader

  • Kirkland, WA (23 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kirkland, WA (23 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 2 days ago

THE ROLE As a key member of our store leadership team, the Prepared Foods Team Leader has a breadth of responsibilities spanning from product management and merchandising to sales and team member...

Aerie - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

  • Bellevue, WA (19 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (19 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Through your leadership, your team always nails floorset execution, and rocks merchandising and marketing brand standards....

Grocery Assistant Team Leader

  • Seattle, WA (16 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (16 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 4 days ago

THE ROLE As leader of our Grocery Department, this position is responsible for assisting the Grocery Team Leader with product management, merchandising, profit and loss control, and personnel...

Bakery/Coffee Shop Assistant Team Leader

  • Gig Harbor, WA (12 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Gig Harbor, WA (12 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 4 days ago

THE ROLE Team Leaders lead by example training all of our Bakery/Coffee Shop team members on ensuring guest service expectations are consistently achieved on a department-wide basis. Our...

Produce Assistant Team Leader

  • Kirkland, WA (23 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kirkland, WA (23 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 4 days ago

THE ROLE As a key member of the Produce department leadership team, the Produce Assistant Team Leader has a breadth of responsibilities spanning from product management and merchandising, to sales...

Team Leader

  • Port Orchard, WA (12 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Port Orchard, WA (12 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 4 days 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...

Water Resource Client Team Leader/ Senior Project Manager

  • Tacoma, WA (9 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (9 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Water Resource Client Team Leader/ Senior Project Manager Flux Resources, LLC life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) United States, Washington, Tacoma Jun 10, 2025 Flux Resources is assisting one...

Retail Dept Lead

  • Tukwila, WA (12 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tukwila, WA (12 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 5 days ago

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! Leads all functions of the Dry, Disposables, and Culinary...

Customer Service & E-Commerce Team Leader (Customer Service, In-Store Shopper Department Manager)

  • Kirkland, WA (23 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Kirkland, WA (23 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 6 days ago

At Whole Foods Market, we are working to nourish people and the planet. In this role, you will provide overall leadership to the Customer Service & E-Commerce programs; this means you are...

Team Leader - Criminal Justice Division's Organized Retail Crime Unit, Seattle

  • Seattle, WA (16 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (16 miles from Vashon, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at .... Those with a hearing impairment in...

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Vashon, WA

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Highest Education Level

Department Managers in Vashon, WA 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 Vashon, WA
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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