Department Manager - Clothing & Footwear - Morris, IL at Runnings

Morris, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Sep, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

13 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Merchandising, Sales, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Staff Training, Theft Prevention, Retail Operations, Department Management

Industry

Retail

Description

We have career opportunity as a Department Manager of our Clothing & Footwear department. The Department Manager is responsible for merchandising and sales within his or her assigned department. Department Managers are responsible to provide the highest level of customer service and report to the Store Manager. This position will require ability to work days, nights, and every other weekend and/or holidays. Retail experience and extensive knowledge and understanding of clothing, footwear, accessories, etc are needed. Pay Range: $ 18.75 - $19.00 Depending on experience. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Direct and coordinate the merchandising of assigned products. 2. Set priorities for distribution of new merchandise within the assigned department. 3. Ensure adequate inventory in all areas of assigned department. 4. Assist customers with purchases. 5. Theft Tag Prevention 6. Work closely with Retail Buyer(s) to ensure awareness of assigned department product needs and other product information. 7. Assist with the training and direction provided to new department team members. 8. Clean & Organize Department 9. Ensure that safety is practiced when handling merchandise by employees and customers. OTHER DUTIES Other duties as assigned by the Store Manager MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Ability to work an irregular work schedule 2. Excellent customer service skills required 3. Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds 4. Long periods of standing 5. Frequent bending and twisting EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE 1. High School Diploma preferred 2. Customer Service training and or experience preferred. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS 1. Retail Store Environment. EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS Computer Calculator Cash register-scanner Telephone Fax Copy Machine Computer software and network The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. The company recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

The Department Manager is responsible for merchandising, sales, and maintaining inventory within the Clothing & Footwear department. They provide high-level customer service and coordinate with Retail Buyers to ensure product needs are met.