DEPARTMENT MANAGER - SALES

Colonial Group; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Von Maur in Coralville, IA is seeking a Department Manager to lead a team and uphold our reputation for exceptional customer service. You will focus on merchandising, associate development, and building strong relationships with customers.

This role demands hands-on leadership, accountability for sales performance, and the ability to train and coach staff while promoting from within.

Qualifications

• Experience leading retail teams and delivering outstanding customer service.
• Proven ability to coach and develop associates to improve performance.
• Track record of achieving sales and account goals.

Responsibilities

• Motivate associates to deliver outstanding customer service– train, coach and lead by example
• Develop relationships to grow your department business
• Execute all duties of a sales associate and meet individual sales and account goals
• Assess associate performance to improve the quality of service the customer receives, increase sales, and meet department goals
• Provide feedback to associates on service, selling, and account statistics
• Develop and implement solutions to solve customer problems and department needs
• Be available to work a rotation of day, evening, and weekend shifts

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Sales

Coaching

Relationship building

Job description

As a Department Manager, you represent Von Maur and impact our reputation as America’s Leading Department Store. You drive retail growth through building and maintaining relationships, optimizing merchandising, and developing associates to provide top-tier customer experiences.

What You’ll Do:

• Motivate associates to deliver outstanding customer service– train, coach and lead by example
• Develop relationships to grow your department business
• Execute all duties of a sales associate and meet individual sales and account goals
• Assess associate performance to improve the quality of service the customer receives, increase sales, and meet department goals
• Provide feedback to associates on service, selling, and account statistics
• Develop and implement solutions to solve customer problems and department needs
• Be available to work a rotation of day, evening, and weekend shifts

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

We’re committed to helping you thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support for you and your family.

• Competitive wages
• Commission incentive - the more you sell the more you make!
• Generous merchandise discount
• Comprehensive benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• No extended holiday hours
• Promote from within philosophy - creates endless career opportunities!

ABOUT US:

Von Maur’s reputation as a company is directly tied to our legendary customer service. Still family owned today, our culture is built on supporting and valuing our employees who make it all possible. We’re committed to being a great place to work, where you can take pride in your work and grow professionally.