Department Manager Jobs in Ohio

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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Team Leader, Office

  • Stow, OH
  • 10 hours ago
  • Stow, OH
  • 10 hours ago

Job Summary Our Cash Office Team Leader manages the Cash Office and keeps it running like a well-oiled machine. Leaders are accountable for the operating performance of the department at all...

Health & Beauty Care Team Leader

  • Painesville, OH
  • 16 hours ago
  • Painesville, OH
  • 16 hours ago

Job Summary Health & Beauty Care Team Leaders lead the department by supervising, directing and managing Team Members, ordering products and supplies, and implementing merchandising initiatives to...

Prepared Foods Team Leader

  • Painesville, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Painesville, OH
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary Our Prepared Food Team Leaders are honest, engaging, respectful, authentic and display a curiosity for food. This role is designed to inspire our Team Members and customers to discover...

Team Leader, Getgo

  • Brook Park, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Brook Park, OH
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary A GetGo Team Leader supervises Crew and WetGo Leads and other Team Members. The Team Leader will report to a Supermarket Store Leader. A Team Leader is responsible for hiring the right...

Getgo Team Leader

  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary A GetGo Team Leader supervises Crew and WetGo Leads and other Team Members. The Team Leader will report to a Supermarket Store Leader. A Team Leader is responsible for hiring the right...

Prepared Foods Team Leader

  • Columbus, OH
  • 9 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 9 days ago

Job Summary Our Prepared Food Team Leaders are honest, engaging, respectful, authentic and display a curiosity for food. This role is designed to inspire our Team Members and customers to discover...

Assistant Cash Office Team Leader

  • Broadview Heights, OH
  • 13 days ago
  • Broadview Heights, OH
  • 13 days ago

Job Summary To follow the Company's Common Purpose of "Together, We improve people's everyday lives and well-being." This will be done by ensuring accurate sales and cash bookkeeping and...

Office Team Leader

  • Painesville, OH
  • 28 days ago
  • Painesville, OH
  • 28 days ago

Job Summary Our Cash Office Team Leader manages the Cash Office and keeps it running like a well-oiled machine. Leaders are accountable for the operating performance of the department at all...

Assistant Bakery Team Leader

  • Solon, OH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Solon, OH
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary Provide leadership in the Bakery Department by directing and managing Team Members, ordering raw materials and supplies, and implementing, merchandising initiatives to stimulate the...

Team Leader, Liquor

  • Stow, OH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stow, OH
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary Our Liquor Team Leader manages the entire Liquor department and keeps it running like a well-oiled machine. Leaders are accountable for the operating performance of the department at...

Meat Manager

  • Bainbridge, OH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bainbridge, OH
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary Our Seafood Team Leader manages the entire Seafood team and keeps it running like a well-oiled machine. You'll be the one who Team Members and guests look to for guidance on the...

Assistant Produce Team Leader

  • North Royalton, OH
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Royalton, OH
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary An Assistant Produce Team Leader's first responsibility is to assist the Produce Manager in providing leadership in the Produce Department by directing and managing Team Members,...

Seafood Team Leader

  • Ravenna, OH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ravenna, OH
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary Our Seafood Team Leader manages the entire Seafood team and keeps it running like a well-oiled machine. You'll be the one who Team Members and guests look to for guidance on the...

Bakery Supervisor

  • Twinsburg, OH
  • 45+ days ago
  • Twinsburg, OH
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary "Our Bakery Team Leader manages the entire bakery team and keeps it running like a well-oiled machine. You'll be the one who Team Members and guests look to for guidance to design the...

Assistant Meat Team Leader

  • Bedford, OH
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bedford, OH
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary An Assistant Meat Team Leader's first responsibility is to assist the Meat Manager in providing leadership in the Meat Department by directing and managing Team Members, ordering raw...

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Ohio

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 Ohio 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 Ohio
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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