Department Manager - Automotive/Tools - Litchfield, MN

Runnings

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Litchfield, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Department Manager is responsible for overseeing merchandising, sales, and inventory levels within the automotive department. They also provide high-level customer service and assist in training new team members.

Qualifications

We are seeking a Department Manager for our Automotive department to handle merchandising and sales. Key responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, coordinating product merchandising, and ensuring adequate inventory levels. A High School Diploma is preferred, and the role involves working days, nights, and every other weekend.

Job Description

We have career opportunity as a Department Manager of our Automotive department. The Department Manager is responsible for merchandising and sales within his or her assigned department.  Department Managers are responsible to provide the highest level of customer service and report to the Store Manager. This position will require ability to work days, nights, and every other weekend.

Pay Range: $12.00-$17.00 Depending on experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Direct and coordinate the merchandising of assigned products.
  2. Set priorities for distribution of new merchandise within the assigned department.
  3. Ensure adequate inventory in all areas of assigned department.
  4. Assist customers with purchases.
  5. Work closely with Retail Buyer(s) to ensure awareness of assigned department product needs and other product information.
  6. Assist with the training and direction provided to new department team members.
  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. Customer Service training and or experience preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

  1. Retail Store Environment.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

Computer                                            Calculator                             Cash register-scanner

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.

Runnings

At Runnings, exceptional customer service is at the heart of everything we do. For over 75 years, we’ve served communities across the upper Midwest and Northeast with a commitment to quality, value, and putting our customers first. As a rapidly growing, family-owned retailer, we’re passionate about finding the right people to grow with us. We have 90 stores across 12 states and a dedicated team of over 3,500 employees. Visit one of our stores and you’ll find an extensive selection of products for your home, farm, pets, and outdoor recreation. Runnings’ headquarters and retail support center are proudly based in Marshall, MN, and we remain family-owned by the Dennis and Adele Reed Family. Looking to join a team that is customer focused and values community? Explore career opportunities at https://www.runnings.com/careers.
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