Department Manager Jobs in Franklin, PA

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

  • Cranberry, PA (10 miles from Franklin, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Cranberry, PA (10 miles from Franklin, PA)
  • 12 days ago

Assists the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations including cash management, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects as assigned. Leads...

Produce Team Leader

  • Meadville, PA (23 miles from Franklin, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Meadville, PA (23 miles from Franklin, PA)
  • 19 days ago

Job Summary Our Produce Team Leader manages the entire Produce 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 Team Leader

  • Franklin, PA
  • 19 days ago
  • Franklin, PA
  • 19 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...

Aerie - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

  • Grove City, PA (22 miles from Franklin, PA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Grove City, PA (22 miles from Franklin, PA)
  • 20 days ago

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

Assistant Bakery Team Leader

  • Cranberry, PA (10 miles from Franklin, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cranberry, PA (10 miles from Franklin, PA)
  • 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 Manager

  • Cranberry, PA (10 miles from Franklin, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cranberry, PA (10 miles from Franklin, PA)
  • 30+ 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...

Associate Team Leader

  • Franklin, PA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Franklin, PA
  • 90+ days ago

It would be even better if you also had... Experience supervising or managing people History of delivering outstanding customer experiences Why Work for Us At H&R Block, we believe and invest in...

Team Leader

  • Titusville, PA (20 miles from Franklin, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Titusville, PA (20 miles from Franklin, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

It would be even better if you also had... Multi-unit people management experience in the retail, restaurant, banking, or other related industry; management of people within military service...

Department Manager

  • Titusville, PA (20 miles from Franklin, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Titusville, PA (20 miles from Franklin, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald's USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald's logos and food products,...

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Franklin, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Department Managers in Franklin, PA 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 Franklin, PA
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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