Department Manager - Housewares - Sioux Falls, SD

Default Brand; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Default Brand is seeking a Department Manager for our Housewares department in Sioux Falls. The role focuses on merchandising, sales, and delivering the highest level of customer service under the Store Manager.

The schedule includes days, nights, and alternating weekends with a pay range of $17.00–$19.00 per hour, dependent on experience. The Department Manager will oversee merchandise receipt and distribution, maintain inventory, train staff, and ensure safety and organization within the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Previous warehouse and forklift experience preferred.
• Customer service training or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate receipt and distribution of merchandise.
• Set priorities for distribution of new merchandise within the department.
• Ensure adequate inventory in all areas of the department.
• Assist with training and direction provided to new department team members.
• Clean and organize department.
• Ensure safety in handling merchandise by employees and customers.
• Other duties as assigned by the Store Manager.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Category: Retail Management

Requisition Number: DEPAR007219

• Posted : October 26, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

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

Pay Range: $17.00 - $19.00 depending on experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and coordinate thereceipt and distribution of merchandise at the retail store.
• Set priorities for distribution of new merchandise within the assigned department.
• Ensure adequate inventory in all areas of assigned department.
• Utilize appropriate receiving procedures to accurately record products received.
• Assist with the training and direction provided to new department team members.
• Clean & Organize Department
• 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
• Previous warehouse and forklift experience preferred.
• Customer Service training and or experience preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

• Retail Store Environment.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

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.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

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