Department Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

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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Fast and Fresh Assistant Department Manager

  • Eau Claire, WI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Eau Claire, WI
  • 1 hour ago

Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home; Fast & Fresh Department Manager Positions that Report to you: Fast and Fresh Employees Primary Duties and Responsibilities Provides prompt, efficient...

Sales Department Manager - Kitchen Planning

  • Stoughton, WI
  • 7 hours ago
  • Stoughton, WI
  • 7 hours ago

Meeting & Understanding Customers Sales Department Manager - Kitchen Planning Stoughton, Massachusetts, United States Sales & Commercial Full time Job Description Job ID: 303969 Date posted: 15/08/2025...

Specialty Sales Team Leader - Glendale, WI

  • Glendale, WI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Glendale, WI
  • 12 hours 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...

Hy-Chi Assistant Department Manager

  • Ashwaubenon, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Ashwaubenon, WI
  • 1 day ago

Operations, and Health Wellness Home; Food Service Director; Hy-Chi Department Manager Positions that Report to you: Hy-Chi Department Employees Primary Duties and Responsibilities : Provides prompt...

Overnight Team Leader

  • Oak Creek, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Oak Creek, WI
  • 1 day 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....

Retail Department Manager

  • West Bend, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • West Bend, WI
  • 2 days ago

The Retail Department Manager grows department sales to achieve the store sales plan....

Department Manager - Irrigation

  • Eau Claire, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Eau Claire, WI
  • 2 days ago

Position Overview Our Department Managers take the lead as the Irrigation expert in the branch, working closely with customers on any or all needs within the department to ensure excellence....

Materials Team Manager

  • Appleton, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 2 days ago

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences...

Retail Sales Manager

  • Johnson Creek, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Johnson Creek, WI
  • 2 days ago

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

Fresh Team Leader - Full Time

  • Sheboygan, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Sheboygan, WI
  • 3 days 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....

Wine & Spirits Department Manager

  • Neenah, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Neenah, WI
  • 3 days ago

Develops Assistant Department Manager and/or Department Leads to prepare for advancement opportunities....

Wine & Spirits Assistant Department Manager

  • Menasha, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Menasha, WI
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary Job Title: Wine and Spirits Assistant Department Manager Reports To: Wine and Spirits Department Manager Under the direction of the Wine and Spirits Manager, responsible for assisting the...

Department Manager

  • Madison, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 3 days ago

A department manager is responsible for: Ordering Stocking Merchandise presentation Straightening and cleaning your department. Department Managers also back-up cashiers as needed....

Closing Team Leader - Sturgeon Bay, WI

  • Sturgeon Bay, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Sturgeon Bay, WI
  • 4 days 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...

General Merchandise Team Leader

  • Hudson, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Hudson, WI
  • 4 days ago

The pay range per hour is $23.25 - $39.50 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...

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.5%
High School or GED
23.4%
Associate's Degree
14.6%
Master's Degree
9.3%
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 Wisconsin
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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