Store Department Lead: Drive Sales & Build a Growing Team

Primark Stores Limited; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Primark Stores Limited in Hanover, MD, is seeking a Department Manager to own a department, maximize sales, and uphold store standards. You will hire, train, and lead Sales Associates and Team Leaders while driving a high-quality shopping experience for customers.

You will monitor local market trends, manage inventory, and ensure planograms are followed to optimize layouts and product availability. Strong English communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of retail leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to drive sales.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication.
• Experience in hiring, training, coaching, and motivating teams.
• Ability to manage inventory, stock, and store standards.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a department, maximize sales and standards.
• Review planograms and period layouts; adjust merchandise to drive sales.
• Lead, train, coach, and motivate Sales Associates and Team Leaders.
• Monitor local market to maintain competitive pricing and shopping experience.
• Use data to analyze department performance and stock accuracy.
• Ensure safety, cash handling, and emergency readiness as a keyholder.

Skills

Retail leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Planning & organization

Keyholder responsibilities

Customer service

Team motivation

Tools

POS systems

Stock management software

Planograms

Job description

Primark Stores Limited in Hanover, MD, is seeking a Department Manager to own a department, maximize sales, and uphold store standards. You will hire, train, and lead Sales Associates and Team Leaders while driving a high-quality shopping experience for customers.

You will monitor local market trends, manage inventory, and ensure planograms are followed to optimize layouts and product availability. Strong English communication and leadership skills are essential.