Department Manager Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

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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Manager, Service Desk

  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago

About Us At Cast & Crew, weve empowered creativity and supported the global entertainment industry for decades. Together with our family of brands - Backstage, CAPS, Checks & Balances, Final...

Regional Retail Sales Manager, West

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 days ago

LiveWire is soulful by design, transforming the everyday into urban adventure and beyond. Drawing on its DNA as an agile disruptor from the lineage of Harley-Davidson and capitalizing on a decade...

Assistant Team Leader

  • Torrance, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Torrance, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 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 and...

Department Manager

  • Sherman Oaks, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sherman Oaks, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Provides overall leadership to the Prepared Foods team. Responsible for all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory...

Anthropologie Department Manager - Service & Styling

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 days ago

This can include the development of others, collaborating with key partners, and supporting store operations and visual needs....

Team Leader, Visual

  • Torrance, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Torrance, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 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...

Associate Team Leader

  • Lawndale, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lawndale, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 5 days ago

What you'll bring to the team... Support the Multi-Unit Team Leader, serving as onsite point of contact for tax office associates and clients, ensuring quality and consistent execution that will...

Team Leader

  • Venice, CA (2 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Venice, CA (2 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 6 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 and...

Block Advisors Associate Team Leader

  • Westlake Village, CA (22 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Westlake Village, CA (22 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description: At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities...

Operations Cash Handling Adaptability Knowledge of Retail Standards Retail Standards Maintenance Delegation of tasks Customer Relationship Management Cash Management Retail Standards Communication...

Retail Sales Manager

  • Pasadena, CA (22 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (22 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 days 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...

Team Leader, Customer Experience & Outreach

  • Pasadena, CA (22 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (22 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 10 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...

AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

  • Canoga Park, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Canoga Park, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 13 days ago

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

Department Manager

  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Our team seeks a Store Department Manager (SDM) to coach and motivate stores sales teams. You are a key member of the store management team....

Team Manager

  • Venice, CA (2 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Venice, CA (2 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 14 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 and...

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

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Highest Education Level

Department Managers in Santa Monica, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.2%
High School or GED
23.8%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
Master's Degree
9.2%
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 Santa Monica, CA
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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