Department Manager Jobs in Montana

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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Environmental Services Department Manager

  • Greycliff, MT
  • 4 days ago
  • Greycliff, MT
  • 4 days ago

Role: Environmental Services Department Manager Pay Rate: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as an Account Manager, leading housekeeping, laundry, and floor care teams in a long-term care facility...

Produce Department Manager

  • Missoula, MT
  • 1 day ago
  • Missoula, MT
  • 1 day ago

About Us Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to...

Associate Team Leader

  • Laurel, MT
  • 6 days ago
  • Laurel, MT
  • 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...

Department Manager

  • Great Falls, MT
  • 7 days ago
  • Great Falls, MT
  • 7 days ago

A department manager is responsible for: Ordering Stocking Merchandise presentation Straightening and cleaning your department. Department Managers also back-up cashiers as needed....

Firearms Team Leader

  • Kalispell, MT
  • 10 days ago
  • Kalispell, MT
  • 10 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Group Sales or Department Manager, the Team Leader gives daily direction to the associates in one of the departments within the store, to include: merchandise...

Retail Department Manager - Softlines

  • Kalispell, MT
  • 11 days ago
  • Kalispell, MT
  • 11 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Group Sales Manager supervises one or more of the Sales Departments within the store to include the merchandise presentation, inventory control, pricing, sales enhancements,...

Receiving Department Manager

  • Bozeman, MT
  • 17 days ago
  • Bozeman, MT
  • 17 days ago

Work closely with Department Managers to resolve all in-house receiving issues. Schedule all outgoing Less Than Load shipments with the Transportation Department....

Industrial Department Manager

  • Billings, MT
  • 19 days ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 19 days ago

Collaborating closely with other department managers and offices ensuring all work is planned, organized and controlled through proactive management....

Bridge Inspector Engineer Team Leader

  • Billings, MT
  • 20 days ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 20 days ago

Ulteig Engineers, Inc. Bridge Inspector Engineer Team Leader in Billings , Montana Description The Opportunity Ulteig is excited to announce we are seeking a qualified Bridge Inspection Team...

Sam's Club Team Manager - Montana

  • Laurel, MT
  • 21 days ago
  • Laurel, MT
  • 21 days 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...

Team Leader

  • Lolo, MT
  • 28 days ago
  • Lolo, MT
  • 28 days 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...

Walmart Team Leader

  • Belgrade, MT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Belgrade, MT
  • 30+ days ago

... What you'll do... Directs and guides members of management and hourly associates on proper customer service approaches and techniques by modeling excellentcustomer service (for example, tour...

Retail Team Manager

  • Bozeman, MT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bozeman, MT
  • 30+ days ago

Experience: Minimum 2+ years experience in non-durable consumer goods area, including field sales and/or management Skills : Persuasive verbal and written communication skills....

Sams Club Team Manager - Montana

  • Billings, MT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 30+ days ago

What you'll do at Position Summary... What you'll do... Working at Sam's Club means a career without boundaries. We are a division of the Fortune #1 company, Walmart, and you'll quickly find that...

Team Leader, Reservations

  • Big Sky, MT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Big Sky, MT
  • 45+ days ago

Team Leader, Reservations (14754) At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests' stay to...

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Montana

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Department Managers in Montana 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 Montana
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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