Department Manager Jobs in Iowa

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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Delicatessen Department Manager

  • Coralville, IA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Coralville, IA
  • 6 hours ago

Operations, and Health Wellness Home; Food Service Director Positions that Reports to you: Delicatessen Department Employees Primary Duties and Responsibilities : Maintains a positive attitude; creates...

Produce Assistant Department Manager

  • Grimes, IA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Grimes, IA
  • 6 hours ago

Operations, and Health Wellness Home; Produce Department Manager Positions that Report to you: Produce Clerks Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service...

Meat Assistant Department Manager

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 6 hours ago

Assists Department Manager to present the freshest most innovative and best quality products at a competitive retail price to customers....

Specialty Sales Team Leader - Cedar Falls, IA

  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • 6 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...

General Merchandise Team Leader - Cedar Falls, IA

  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • 6 hours ago

The pay range per hour is $20.25 - $34.45 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...

Hy-Chi Department Manager

  • Altoona, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Altoona, IA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Job Title: Hy-Chi Department Manager Department: Hy-Chi FLSA : Non-Exempt General Function : As an Hy-Chi Department Manager, this position will be responsible for setting the department...

Health Market Department Manager

  • Waverly, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Waverly, IA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Job Title: Health Market Department Manager Department: Health Market FLSA : Non-Exempt General Function : Sets the department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness...

Offline - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago

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

Assistant Floral Department Manager

  • Mason City, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Mason City, IA
  • 2 days ago

Operations, and Health Wellness Home; Floral Department Manager Positions that Report to you: Floral Clerks, Floral Designers Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Provides prompt, efficient and friendly...

General Merchandise Department Manager

  • Waverly, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Waverly, IA
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: Job Title: GM Department Manager Department: General Merchandise FLSA : Non-Exempt General Function : Sets the department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness...

Pharmacy Department Manager

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 3 days ago

Operations and Perishables Positions that Report to you: Staff Pharmacist(s), Pharmacy Technician(s), Pharmacy Intake/Outbound Coordinator Primary Duties and Responsibilities : Maintains a positive...

AE - Store Team Leader (Store Manager)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 3 days ago

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

HBC Assistant Department Manager

  • Waverly, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Waverly, IA
  • 4 days ago

Operations, and Perishables; Basin Department Manager Positions that Report to you: Department Employees Primary Duties and Responsibilities : Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service...

Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits Department Manager

  • Newton, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Newton, IA
  • 4 days ago

Job Description: Job Title: Wine & Spirits Department Manager Department: Wine & Spirits FLSA : Non-Exempt General Function : Sets the department standards for customer service, employee relations,...

Market Grille Department Manager

  • Iowa Falls, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Iowa Falls, IA
  • 4 days ago

Job Description: Job Title: Market Grille Department Manager Department: Market Grille FLSA : Non-Exempt General Function The General Manager will plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the workers...

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Iowa

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 Iowa 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 Iowa
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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