Department Manager - Front End - Danville, IL

Runnings; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Runnings in Danville, IL is seeking a Department Manager responsible for merchandising and sales within the assigned department. The role emphasizes delivering the highest level of customer service and reports to the Store Manager.

You will work days, nights, and every other weekend or holidays, with emphasis on cashier processes and strong product knowledge. Prior customer service training or experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills required.
• 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

Cashier process

Education

High School Diploma

Customer Service training/experience

Tools

Cash register/scanner

Telephone/Fax/Copy Machine

Computer software & network

Job description

We have career opportunity as a Department Manager. 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 of cashier process and procedures preferred.

Pay Range: $17.00-$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
• Excellent customer service skills required
• 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.

  Equal Opportunity Employer:

  We are an equal opportunity employer. For further information, please review the DOL the Know Your Rights notice. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].