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Working As A Department Manager

  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Getting Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

  • Deal with People

  • Unpleasant/Angry People

  • $46,779

    Average Salary

What Does A Department Manager Do

A Department Manager is responsible for all of the functions of a sales department. Their primary duties include managing staff, hitting sales targets, implementing strategies to improve sales, forecasting future sales, and recruiting and training new staff.

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Average Length of Employment
Meat Department Manager 5.4 years
Produce Department Manager 4.6 years
Department Manager/Sales Associate 4.5 years
Dept Manager 4.5 years
Department Supervisor 4.0 years
Department Manager 4.0 years
Department Sales Manager 3.8 years
Department Lead 3.5 years
Electronics Department Manager 3.4 years
Co-Manager/Store Manager 3.4 years
First Assistant Manager 3.3 years
Merchandising Manager 3.3 years
Assistant Department Manager 3.2 years
Dairy Department Manager 3.1 years
Assistant Store Manager 3.1 years
Associate Manager 3.0 years
Co-Manager 2.9 years
1st Assistant Manager 2.9 years
Assistant Manager 2.9 years
Merchandising Supervisor 2.8 years
Top Employers Before
Sales Associate 14.3%
Assistant Manager 11.6%
Cashier 9.6%
Store Manager 9.1%
Manager 6.2%
Customer Service Representative 5.9%
Assistant Store Manager 4.9%
Supervisor 3.7%
Team Leader 3.4%
General Manager 3.3%
Shift Manager 3.3%
Customer Service Manager 3.2%
Internship 2.9%
Customer Service Associate 2.8%
Office Manager 2.8%
Assistant Department Manager 2.8%
Administrative Assistant 2.6%
Teller 2.6%
Sales Representative 2.5%
Operations Manager 2.5%
Top Employers After
Store Manager 15.0%
Assistant Manager 11.6%
Assistant Store Manager 10.1%
Customer Service Representative 7.0%
Sales Associate 6.5%
Manager 6.1%
Operations Manager 5.2%
General Manager 5.1%
Office Manager 3.5%
Cashier 3.4%
Sales Representative 3.3%
Administrative Assistant 3.2%
Owner 3.0%
Sales Manager 2.6%
Team Leader 2.6%
Teller 2.6%
Supervisor 2.6%
Project Manager 2.5%
Owner/Operator 2.1%
Customer Service Manager 1.9%

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Department Manager Demographics

Gender

Male

50.1%

Female

48.3%

Unknown

1.6%
Ethnicity

White

80.8%

Hispanic or Latino

10.9%

Asian

6.3%

Unknown

1.5%

Black or African American

0.5%
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Languages Spoken

Spanish

59.2%

French

8.4%

German

4.2%

Russian

4.0%

Chinese

3.4%

Portuguese

3.3%

Italian

2.7%

Mandarin

2.6%

Arabic

2.6%

Japanese

2.1%

Hindi

1.2%

Korean

1.0%

Polish

0.9%

Cantonese

0.8%

Tagalog

0.8%

Carrier

0.7%

Swedish

0.6%

Urdu

0.6%

Gujarati

0.5%

Ukrainian

0.5%
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Department Manager Education

Schools

University of Phoenix

28.3%

Kaplan University

6.0%

Ashford University

5.6%

Southern New Hampshire University

5.3%

Liberty University

4.9%

American InterContinental University

4.2%

Michigan State University

4.1%

Strayer University

4.0%

Fashion Institute of Technology

3.6%

Iowa State University

3.4%

Florida State University

3.3%

Auburn University

3.3%

Northern Virginia Community College

3.2%

Grand Canyon University

3.2%

Pennsylvania State University

3.2%

Arizona State University

3.1%

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

2.8%

West Virginia University

2.8%

University of South Florida

2.8%

Illinois State University

2.7%
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Majors

Business

36.8%

Management

5.4%

Criminal Justice

5.3%

Accounting

5.2%

Psychology

4.9%

Marketing

4.2%

General Studies

4.0%

Health Care Administration

3.7%

Communication

3.3%

Nursing

3.3%

Education

3.0%

Graphic Design

2.8%

Computer Science

2.8%

Human Resources Management

2.4%

Medical Assisting Services

2.4%

Liberal Arts

2.4%

Finance

2.2%

English

2.1%

Specialized Sales And Merchandising

1.9%

Computer Information Systems

1.9%
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Degrees

Bachelors

36.4%

Other

30.2%

Associate

15.3%

Masters

10.8%

Certificate

4.4%

Diploma

1.5%

Doctorate

1.0%

License

0.5%
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Real Department Manager Salaries

Job Title Company Location Start Date Salary
Department Manager Sunrise Brokers LLC New York, NY Jun 01, 2015 $250,000
Department Manager Sunrise Brokers LLC New York, NY Dec 05, 2013 $218,774 -
$250,000
Department Manager Sunrise Brokers LLC New York, NY Nov 30, 2012 $214,032 -
$250,000
Department Manager Goldman, Sachs & Co. Jersey City, NJ Sep 02, 2011 $210,000
Strategic Planning Department Manager KPI Ultrasound, Inc. Yorba Linda, CA Mar 31, 2016 $166,608
Department Manager, Smart Grid Implementation Grou Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. New York, NY Oct 01, 2013 $165,000
Department Manager Goldman, Sachs & Co. Salt Lake City, UT Jun 01, 2011 $155,000
Finance Department Manager Patria Investments Us, LLC New York, NY Sep 25, 2015 $154,690
Inspection Department Manager Technip USA, Inc. Houston, TX Jun 02, 2014 $150,000
Wireless Communication Product Department Manager Mediatek USA, Inc. San Jose, CA Apr 30, 2011 $144,900
PLT Quality Department Manager Continental Tire The Americas, LLC Mount Vernon, IL Mar 05, 2015 $143,325 -
$163,650
Department Manager General Compliance HSBC Bank USA, N.A. New York, NY Aug 07, 2016 $135,000
Pharmacy Department Manager CVS RX Services, Inc. Annandale, VA Jun 09, 2014 $130,584 -
$146,132
Pharmacy Department Manager CVS RX Services, Inc. Centreville, VA Jul 29, 2014 $130,584 -
$146,132
Pharmacy Department Manager CVS RX Services, Inc. Washington, DC Feb 10, 2012 $119,627 -
$126,618
Pharmacy Department Manager CVS RX Services, Inc. Upper Marlboro, MD Mar 30, 2012 $119,627 -
$128,977
Pharmacy Department Manager CVS RX Services, Inc. Bowie, MD Mar 30, 2012 $119,627 -
$128,977
Tax Department Manager Sullivan & Company, CPAS Bethesda, MD Jun 23, 2016 $118,000
Department Manager of Strategic Marketing Aixtron, Inc. Sunnyvale, CA Jan 01, 2012 $117,270 -
$130,000
Civil/Structural Department Manager H&K Engineering, LLC Baton Rouge, LA Jan 09, 2016 $117,104
Material Department Manager Hermes Microvision, Inc. San Jose, CA Sep 01, 2015 $88,000
Department Manager I Terracon Consultants, Inc. Houston, TX Mar 05, 2014 $85,500
Order Management Department Manager Vilore Food Company Inc. San Antonio, TX Sep 01, 2015 $82,000
Geotechnical Department Manager ECS Florida LLC Orlando, FL Jan 20, 2014 $81,435
Scholarship Department Manager West Africa Management Services, LLC. Houston, TX Jun 01, 2013 $80,000 -
$91,000
Department Manager-Yard Safway Atlantic, LLC Carlstadt, NJ Sep 01, 2015 $80,000
Die Casting Department Manager Aluminum Technology Schmid North America, Inc. Auburn, AL Sep 21, 2014 $80,000
Die Casting Department Manager Aluminum Technology Schmid North America, Inc. Auburn, AL Sep 23, 2014 $80,000

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Top Skills for A Department Manager

CustomerServiceSkillsOrderMerchandiseProceduresSalesFloorFoodSafetyInventoryControlSuperviseLossPreventionPayrollSalesGoalsDeliveryCustomerSatisfactionSalesAssociatesInventoryManagementCustomerComplaintsInventoryLevelsProductKnowledgeDailyOperationsHardwareCompanyPolicies

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  1. Customer Service Skills
  2. Order Merchandise
  3. Procedures
You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:
  • Executed strong customer service skills when balancing patient accounts by way of patient payments, medical insurance payments or collection methods.
  • Used Genesis screen 5.3 and direct calls to vendors to order merchandise.
  • Performed branch monetary and security procedures were being adhered to.
  • Coordinated sales associates' schedules to ensure adequate sales floor coverage, to optimize customer service.
  • Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation, and food safety when appropriate.

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