Department Manager Jobs in Shreveport, LA

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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Sam's Club Team Manager - Louisiana

  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary... 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...

Retail Sales Manager- Custom Framing/Designer

  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 4 days ago

Store - SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, LALead and coach a team of framers who focus on building customer relationships while creating a framing solution for their art. Drive custom framing sales. Assist...

Block Advisors Associate Team Leader

  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 6 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

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 12 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 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 and...

Department Manager

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 18 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 18 days ago

Store - SHREVEPORT, LADeliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain store...

Retail Sales Manager

  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 21 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...

Associate Team Leader

  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 21 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...

AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 45+ days ago

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

Specialty Cheese Team Leader

  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bossier City, LA (5 miles from Shreveport, LA)
  • 90+ days ago

May review profit and loss, sales, shrink, and labor data with department manager....

Operational Excellence Team Leader

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 90+ days ago

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Intermediate knowledge of retail grocery store operations. Intermediate knowledge of WFM (Workforce Management)....

ASSISTANT TEAM LEADER - pOpshelf

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 90+ days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

Department Manager

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 90+ days ago

Additional Info: Along with competitive pay, a Department Manager at a McDonald's Corporate owned store is eligible for incredible benefits including: 15-25 days paid vacation 10 paid holidays, anniversary...

Demographic Data for Shreveport, LA

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Shreveport, LA

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Highest Education Level

Department Managers in Shreveport, LA 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 Shreveport, LA
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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