Department Manager Jobs in Darien, CT

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

  • Farmingdale, NY (23 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Farmingdale, NY (23 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 5 hours ago

The pay range per hour is $25.75 - $43.75 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...

Team Manager

  • Port Chester, NY (10 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Port Chester, NY (10 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 5 hours 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...

Beauty Team Leader

  • Hicksville, NY (21 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hicksville, NY (21 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago

The pay range per hour is $26.00 - $44.20 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...

Associate Team Leader

  • Glen Cove, NY (15 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Glen Cove, NY (15 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 3 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...

Department Manager

  • Commack, NY (19 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Commack, NY (19 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 6 days ago

At Whole Foods Market, we are working to nourish people and the planet. In this role, you will support the Team Leader in leading and executing the Customer Service & E-Commerce programs; this...

Aerie - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

  • Danbury, CT (20 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Danbury, CT (20 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 7 days ago

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

AE - Selling Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

  • Yonkers, NY (22 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (22 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 7 days ago

They receive 40% off product at both AE & Aerie year-round (plus additional seasonal discounts with new Floorsets!)...

Team Leader

  • White Plains, NY (15 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (15 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 8 days ago

The Associate Store Team Leader(ASTL) assists the Store Team Leader in all aspects of store operations....

Meat Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager)

  • Port Chester, NY (10 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Port Chester, NY (10 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 8 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...

Assistant Team Leader

  • New Rochelle, NY (19 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • New Rochelle, NY (19 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 8 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...

Mechanical Engineering - Department Manager

  • Melville, NY (20 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Melville, NY (20 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 8 days ago

H2M architects + engineers Mechanical Engineering - Department Manager in Melville , New York H2M architects and engineers is seeking a Department Manager to join our well-established Melville, NY office...

Team Leader 1

  • Great Neck, NY (24 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Great Neck, NY (24 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 10 days ago

Purpose and role of job: Responsible for utilizing material and manpower to efficiently produce a quality product during the manufacturing process. Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities:...

Anthropologie Assistant Department Manager

  • White Plains, NY (15 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (15 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 11 days ago

Location This position is located at 125 Westchester Ave, White Plains, New York, 10601 United States Role Summary The Assistant Department Manager supports service, selling, and business operations...

Whole Body Associate Team Leader (Body Care, Makeup, Vitamins, Nutrition Assistant Department Manager)

  • New Canaan, CT (6 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • New Canaan, CT (6 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 12 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...

Meat Team Leader (Department Manager) - Full Time

  • Stamford, CT (3 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (3 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 12 days ago

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

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Darien, CT

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Highest Education Level

Department Managers in Darien, CT 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 Darien, CT
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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