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An average Retail Department Manager in the United States can expect to take home roughly $14.14 per hour. Overall compensation
range.
packages to Retail Department Managers range from $22K on the low end to $52K on the high end; this includes bonuses that peak near $5K
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Job Description for Department Manager, Retail Store

A department store manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the retail store. They typically report to a regional
director or regional manager, who they may interact with on a daily basis or less frequently. They hire and manage store personnel, as
well as direct them in carrying out their employers vision. They may also be responsible for merchandising, training new employees, and
completing scheduling and payroll. Some businesses create sales goals for department managers that must be met on a yearly or

monthly basis.
Department managers in retail stores often work varying hours. They may be required to work nights and weekends to meet customer
needs, depending upon their stores hours. They may have to be present when the store is not open to complete paperwork or to receive
shipments. They often have to make bank deposits and transactions away from the store location. Traveling for meetings and special
projects may be required.
Typically, department store managers in a retail store environment must be highly organized and exible. Energy and leadership
potential are two of the most important qualities for a department manager in a retail store. They are expected to model the store vision
for employees and customers alike. They have several years of experience in retail management and may be asked to have an associates
degree or higher. They have to have excellent communication skills to deal with the customers and be an eective manager of their
subordinates.

Department Manager, Retail Store Tasks

Manage the selection, training and development of sta; ensure monthly sales quota are met.
Sell the organization's products and/or services to new or established customers; handle and resolve escalated customer
complaints and issues.
Oversee day-to-day retail operations and sta; monitor and prioritize workow and schedules.
Manage and stock inventory at specied levels.

Common Career Paths for

Retail Store Manager

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Retail Store Assistant Manager

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General / Operations Manager

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Executive Assistant
Store Manager (Unspecied Type)
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Assistant Store Manager
Retail Assistant Manager

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Retail Department Managers do not often transition into Operations Manager roles. The role averages $59K per year. More often than
not, a Retail Store Assistant Manager role is the next step for Retail Department Managers moving up in the eld. Pay for Retail Store
Assistant Managers is usually $32K. Many Retail Department Managers choose to take on a Retail Store Manager role instead, where
salaries are typically $40K.

Department Manager, Retail Store Job Listings

Store Seasonal Customer Service Associate - Various Departments
Jan 05
Lowe's - Olathe, KS
1 year experience working in any department at a Lowe's retail store. Associate's Degree in Business, Retail Management, Specialty related to department (e.g.,... - Indeed

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Store Seasonal Employee - Various Departments

Dec 29
Lowe's - Tallahassee, FL
1 year experience working in any department at a Lowe's retail store. Associate's Degree in Business, Retail Management, Specialty related to department (e.g.,... - Indeed

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Store Support Associate - Receiving - Bealls Department Stores

Jan 06
Bealls, Inc - Riverview, FL
Store Support Associate - Receiving. To eciently execute all loading, unloading and processing of store deliveries to support product availability to the... - Indeed

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Popular Employer Salaries for

Lowe's Home Improvement

Inc.
(181 salaries)
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc
(172 salaries)
Nordstrom, Inc.
(37 salaries)
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.
(34 salaries)
Lowe's Companies, Inc
(34 salaries)
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc
(32 salaries)
H&M Hennes & Mauritz Inc.
(28 salaries)
Walmart.com
(19 salaries)
The Home Depot Inc.
(29 salaries)
Oce Depot, Inc.
(29 salaries)
Target Corporation
(29 salaries)
Sears Holdings Corporation
(19 salaries)
Kmart Corporation
(18 salaries)
JCPenney
(16 salaries)
Nike, Inc.
(15 salaries)
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$20K

$40K

Lowe's Home Improvement Inc., Wal-Mart Stores, Inc, Nordstrom, Inc., Petco Animal Supplies, Inc., and Lowe's Companies, Inc are
leaders in the eld that employ a large number of Retail Department Managers. Nordstrom, Inc. oers the largest salaries in town ($49K
on average), but the considerable range in workers' salaries creates a rather varied pay scale that stretches from $35K to $63K. Those in
search of high salaries should also consider Bed Bath & Beyond Inc, H&M Hennes & Mauritz Inc., and Lowe's Companies, Inc, top-paying
rms where Retail Department Managers rake in a $46K, $43K, or $36K, respectively.
With a median salary of only $22K (less than half of the top paying company's rate), Kmart Corporation lags signicantly in the earnings
department. Workers also receive paychecks lighter than average at Walmart.com ($24K), Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. ($25K), and
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc ($26K).

Popular Skills for

Sales
Inventory ManagementCustomer
Merchandising
Service
Leadership

This chart shows the most popular skills for this job and what eect each skill has on pay.

Survey results imply that Retail Department Managers deploy a deep pool of skills on the job. Most notably, skills in Operations
Management, People Management, Sales Management, and Customer Service Metrics are correlated to pay that is above average, with
boosts between 7 percent and 11 percent. Skills that are correlated to lower pay, on the other hand, include Customer Service, Sales, and
Merchandising. Those educated in Customer Service tend to be well versed in Merchandising and Sales.

Pay by Experience Level for

$50K
$45K
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Median of all compensation (including tips, bonus, and overtime) by years of experience.

For Retail Department Managers, experience does not seem to be a major factor in determining pay. Workers in their rst ve years can
expect to earn $30K, but people who have been around for ve to 10 years earn a noticeably bigger sum of $34K. People with 10 to 20
years of experience make an average of about $37K in this role. Retail Department Managers who surpass 20 years on the job report pay
that isn't as high as one would expect; the median compensation for this crowd sits around $39K.

Pay Dierence by Location

New York
47%
Miami
28%
Houston
3%
Orlando
3%
National Average: $33,411
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With a pay rate for Retail Department Managers that is 47 percent greater than the national average, New York oers a comfortable
salary for those in this profession. Retail Department Managers can also look forward to large paychecks in cities like Boston (+36
percent), Miami (+28 percent), Los Angeles (+22 percent), and Dallas (+20 percent). Those in the eld nd the lowest salaries in Las Vegas,
7 percent below the national average.

Department Manager, Retail Store Reviews

What is it like working as a Department Manager, Retail Store at Sears Holdings Corporation?

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Cons: Lack of sta. Due to low pay in a college community, quality help is opting for less stressful jobs with better pay. This leaves me to
do most of the work myself. 150 hours of work to do in 45 hours, is overwhelming.

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Experience Aects Salaries

Late-Career
16%
Experienced
12%
Mid-Career
1%
National Average
$33,000
Entry-Level
9%

Skills That Aect Salaries

Operations Management
11%
Sales Management
7%
People Management
7%
Customer Service Metrics
4%
Scheduling
3%
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
2%
Training
1%
Leadership
0%
Team Leadership
0%
National Average
$33,000
Inventory Management
2%
Customer Service
4%
Merchandising
4%
Sales
4%

Job Satisfaction
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based on 371 votes.

Highly satised

Gender

Female
56 %

Male
44 %

Years of Experience
Less than
1 year

2%

1-4 years

32%

5-9 years

29%

10-19
years

24%

20 years
or more

12%

Common Health Benets

Medical: 75%

Dental: 66%

Vision: 53%

None: 22%

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