Department Manager - Automotive - Watseka, IL

Runnings; Watseka (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Runnings in Watseka, IL is seeking a Department Manager for our Automotive department. You will oversee merchandising, drive sales, and ensure top customer service while reporting to the Store Manager.

This full-time, hourly position requires availability to work days, evenings, and some weekends; prior retail experience and a customer-focused approach are preferred. Hourly pay ranges from $16.00 to $18.00 based on experience.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Customer service

Merchandising

Leadership

Team training

Education

High School Diploma (preferred)

Tools

Cash register

POS system

Calculator

Job description

Job Category: Retail Management

Requisition Number: DEPAR006992

Full-Time

Locations

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Description

We have career opportunity as a Department Manager of our Automotive 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.

Hourly Pay Range: $16.00-$18.00 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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