Department Manager - Farm & Pet - Pekin, IL

Default Brand; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Runnings in Pekin, IL is seeking a Department Manager for the Farm & Pet department. You will oversee merchandising, drive sales, and provide the highest level of customer service within your assigned area.

This full-time position requires flexibility to work days, nights, and alternating weekends. Ideal candidates have experience with farm products or animals and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

The pay range is $17.00–$19.50 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Experience with farm products or animals preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical duties.

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 with Retail Buyers to communicate department needs.
• Assist with training of new department team members.
• Ensure safety practices in handling merchandise.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Merchandising

Retail Operations

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Job Category: Retail Management

Requisition Number: DEPAR007269

• Posted : November 3, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

3315 Court St.
Pekin, IL 61554, USA

Description

We have career opportunity as a Department Manager of our Farm & Pet 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 an alternating weekend schedule. Required experience working on a farm or with farm animals. Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly. Preferred experience of leadership of small teams.

Pay Range: $17.00 - $19.50 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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