Department Manager - Housewares & Seasonal - Jamestown, ND

We have leadership opportunities in the Housewares and Seasonal departments for individuals looking to be a successful part of our management team at Jamestown, ND!

Department Managers are responsible to provide the highest level of customer service and to help direct & coordinate sales within assigned department in partnership with the Store Manager. This includes greeting customers in the store, cashier responsibilities, answering product related questions, product assembly, general housekeeping, and other duties as assigned by manager. We have multiple departments with openings which may include Automotive, Animal Health/Pets, Hardware/Plumbing/Electrical, Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, Sporting Goods/Firearms, or Clothing & Footwear. This position will require ability to work days, nights, and every other weekend and/or holidays.

Rate of Pay: $16.00-$18.00/hr Depending on Experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Direct and coordinate the receipt and distribution of merchandise at the retail store.
2. Set priorities for distribution of new merchandise within the assigned department.
3. Ensure adequate inventory in all areas of assigned department.
4. Utilize appropriate receiving procedures to accurately record products received.
5. Assist with the training and direction provided to new department team members.
6. Clean & Organize Department
7. Ensure that safety is practiced when handling merchandise by employees and customers. 

OTHER DUTIES

 Other duties as assigned by the Store Manager

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

1. Ability to work an irregular work schedule
2. Excellent customer service skills required
3. Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds
4. Long periods of standing
5. Frequent bending and twisting

 EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

1. High School Diploma preferred
2. Previous warehouse and forklift experience preferred.
3. Customer Service training and or experience preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

1. Retail Store Environment.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

Computer                                            Forklift

Telephone                                           Fax                                      Copy Machine

Computer software and network

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.  The company recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function.  Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Operates retail stores selling farm, home, and outdoor products.