Department Manager Jobs in Gig Harbor, WA

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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Regional Retail Sales Manager, West

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago

LiveWire is soulful by design, transforming the everyday into urban adventure and beyond. Drawing on its DNA as an agile disruptor from the lineage of Harley-Davidson and capitalizing on a decade...

Associate Team Leader

  • Gig Harbor, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Gig Harbor, WA
  • 3 days ago

Job Description: At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities...

Team Leader

  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 3 days ago

What you'll bring to the team... Partner with District General Manager to create and implement office-level growth plans, which includes developing local partnerships and managing office community...

Team Manager

  • University Place, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • University Place, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Provides overall leadership to the Bakery team. Responsible for all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and...

Water Resource Client Team Leader/ Senior Project Manager

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Water Resource Client Team Leader/ Senior Project Manager Flux Resources LLC - Seattle, WA Posted: 3/7/2025 - Expires: 6/5/2025 Job ID: 286326556 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print...

Prepared Foods Associate Team Leader (Culinary & Deli Assistant Department Manager) - Full Time

  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 6 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

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Provides overall leadership to the Meat team. Responsible for all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and...

Block Advisors Associate Team Leader

  • Puyallup, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 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

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your...

Department Manager Fulltime Open availability

  • Tacoma, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 10 days ago

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

Retail Sales Manager

  • Federal Way, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 10 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...

Maintenance Team Leader

  • Tacoma, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 10 days ago

Summary A Maintenance Team Leader position in Tacoma, Washington is available at Milgard Windows and Doors. The Maintenance Team Leader leads maintenance teams responsible for the repair and...

Bakery/Coffee Shop Assistant Team Leader

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 10 days ago

THE ROLE Team Leaders lead by example training all of our Bakery/Coffee Shop team members on ensuring guest service expectations are consistently achieved on a department-wide basis. Our...

Department Manager

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 13 days ago

About the Role As a Department Manager, you'll be the leader supporting and encouraging your whole team....

Meat Team Leader (Department Manager)

  • Union, WA (16 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Union, WA (16 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 14 days ago

Provides overall leadership to the Meat team. Responsible for all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and...

Demographic Data for Gig Harbor, WA

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Salary for Department Manager Jobs in Gig Harbor, WA

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Highest Education Level

Department Managers in Gig Harbor, WA 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 Gig Harbor, WA
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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