Department Manager Jobs in Georgia

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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GEIGER

Operations Work Team Leader

  • GEIGER
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 10 days ago
  • GEIGER
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 10 days ago

Why join us? Geiger furnishes the modern office with beautiful solutions for private offices, conference rooms, collaborative spaces, and more. Geiger designs play an important role in creating...

HVAC Controls Systems Team Leader

  • Roswell, GA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Roswell, GA
  • 45+ days ago

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

Full-Time Beauty Team Leader

  • Albany, GA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Albany, GA
  • 6 hours ago

About the Role As Beauty Team Leader, you will lead the team to drive sales and department initiatives through an authentic passion for beauty and engage the team and clients by identifying their...

Sam's Club Team Manager - Georgia

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 7 hours ago

... What you'll do... Working at Sams Club means a career without boundaries. We are a division of the Fortune #1 company, Walmart, and youll quickly find that opportunities are plenty and there...

Retail Sales Manager

  • Lithia Springs, GA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Lithia Springs, GA
  • 7 hours ago

7243 - Lithia Springs - 1977 Thornton Rd, Lithia Springs, Georgia, 30122 CarMax, the way your career should be! Inspire exceptional performance At CarMax, we attribute our success to putting...

Team Leader

  • Dalton, GA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Dalton, GA
  • 9 hours 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...

Department Manager - Youre a Superstar!

  • East Point, GA
  • 14 hours ago
  • East Point, GA
  • 14 hours ago

Our Department Managers lead Departments....

Underwriter Team Leader - German Speaker

  • GA
  • 18 hours ago
  • GA
  • 18 hours ago

The EMEA Underwriting Centre is a multi-lingual Centre focused on renewals for middle market and new business & renewals for e-traded business, based in Madrid. The role holder will lead and...

(USA) Tire and Battery Center Team Leader

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 23 hours ago

... As a Tire and Battery Center Services Lead you will drive member service in your area and supervise your team of hourly associates to deliver safe and efficient services. You will model...

Tile Department Manager

  • Cumming, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cumming, GA
  • 1 day ago

Store Operations Assist the Chief Executive Merchant in handling store level human resources or loss prevention issues as necessary....

Department Manager

  • Columbus, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for supporting the implementation and execution of Merchandising Management to include Brand Standards, Pricing, Planogram Accuracy, Door to Floor, and Ad Set. through training and coaching...

Retail Department Manager

  • Hinesville, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Hinesville, GA
  • 3 days ago

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

Anthropologie Department Manager - Service & Styling

  • Dunwoody, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Dunwoody, GA
  • 3 days ago

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

Retail Sales Manager

  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 4 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...

Senior Manager, Retail Sales

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 4 days ago

This role will report to the **VP of Sales - West & Central** We have a passion for people and building relationships is at the heart of our business. There is no better role than representing...

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Georgia

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 Georgia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.3%
High School or GED
23.7%
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 Georgia
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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