Department Manager- Apparel - Miller, SD

Default Brand; Miller (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Default Brand is seeking a Department Manager for Clothing/Footwear to lead merchandising and sales within the department. This role reports to the Store Manager and requires availability for days, nights, and alternating weekends/holidays. Strong knowledge of clothing and footwear is essential.

The position offers an hourly pay range and opportunities to train and mentor team members while ensuring excellent customer service standards in a retail environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Customer service training and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate merchandising of assigned products.
• Set priorities for distribution of new merchandise within the department.
• Ensure adequate inventory in all areas of the department.
• Assist customers with purchases.
• Work closely with Retail Buyers to ensure awareness of product needs.
• Assist with training and direction provided to new department team members.
• Ensure safety is practiced when handling merchandise by employees and customers.

Skills

Customer service

Merchandising

Sales leadership

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cash register

POS system

Calculator

Phone/Fax equipment

Job description

Job Category : Retail Management

Requisition Number : DEPAR007144

• Posted : October 9, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

218 East 15th St
Miller, SD 57362, USA

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. Extensive knowledge and understanding of clothing, footwear and accessories, etc. are needed.

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.

Hourly Pay range: $16.00-$17.00 Depending on experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and coordinate the merchandising of assigned products.
• Set priorities for distribution of new merchandise within the assigned department.
• Ensure adequate inventory in all areas of assigned department.
• Assist customers with purchases.
• Work closely with Retail Buyer(s) to ensure awareness of assigned department product needs and other product information.
• Assist with the training and direction provided to new department team members.
• 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

• Ability to work an irregular work schedule
• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds
• Long periods of standing
• Frequent bending and twisting

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma preferred
• Customer Service training and or experience preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

• 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.

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