Department Manager: Lead Sales & Team Growth

Primark; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Primark in the United States is seeking a Department Manager to lead a store department, driving sales, inventory control, and high standards of presentation. You will influence day-to-day decisions by managing stock, planograms, and merchandising to meet demand and seasonality.

You will recruit, train, and coach Sales Associates and Team Leaders, fostering a positive environment and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Strong commercial acumen and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of retail leadership experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience as Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or Department Manager preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen and customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Own a department and focus on maximizing sales, inventory, and standards.
• Manage inventory, planograms, and merchandising to meet customer demand and drive sales.
• Monitor local market to maintain competitive advantage in price, product, and shopping experience.
• Use data to understand department performance and drive sales while ensuring stock accuracy.
• Hire, train, coach, and motivate Sales Associates and Team Leaders to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team management

Sales optimization

Customer service

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Primark in the United States is seeking a Department Manager to lead a store department, driving sales, inventory control, and high standards of presentation. You will influence day-to-day decisions by managing stock, planograms, and merchandising to meet demand and seasonality.

You will recruit, train, and coach Sales Associates and Team Leaders, fostering a positive environment and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Strong commercial acumen and English communication are essential.