Department Manager

J.D. Irving, Limited; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Canada is seeking a Department Manager responsible for sales results and daily management. The role involves supervising the freight team, training members, and ensuring stock replenishment. Candidates should have experience in retail sales and a commitment to motivating their team effectively. This is an opportunity to grow within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail sales and supervision is preferred.
• Knowledge of department products is an asset.
• Ability to motivate team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the freight team while maintaining safety standards.
• Provide training to team members.
• Verify delivery documents and inspect shipments for damages.
• Communicate with other departments regarding product arrangements.
• Ensure stock is replenished and the store is presentable.
• Plan and evaluate operations of retail establishments.
• Manage staff and assign duties.

Skills

Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Positive attitude for motivating others

Commitment to reach goals

Job description

Overview

Department Managers are responsible for the sales results and daily management of their area. This includes executing marketing campaigns, managing inventory, and participating in meetings in addition to the duties of a sales associate.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and supervising freight team, assigning tasks and maintaining safety standards.
• Providing all the important training to the team members.
• Verifying the delivery documents against actual shipment and inspecting any damages.
• Communicating and coordinating with other departments regarding products put away.
• Ensuring stock is consistently replenished and store is always presentable.
• Plan, direct and evaluate the operations of establishments engaged in wholesale and retail sales or of departments in such establishments.
• Manage staff and assign duties.
• Address staffing requirements, including the hiring, development and retention of staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Motivate others through their positive attitude to always be improving
• Demonstrate the drive and commitment needed to reach goals
• Experience in retail sales and supervision is preferred
• A knowledge of department products is an asset
• Typical career steps are to manage larger departments prior to becoming an assistant store manager