Department Manager - Farm - Danville, IL

We have a career opportunity as a Department Manager at our Danville, IL Runnings location. Department Managers are responsible for providing the highest level of customer service and reporting to the Store Manager. This position requires ability to work days, nights, and every other weekend and/or holidays.

General Department Manager Position. Retail/customer service/managing experience preferred. Pay Range: $16.00-$17.00 depending on experience.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the receipt and distribution of merchandise at the retail store.
• Set priorities for distribution of new merchandise within the assigned department.
• Ensure adequate inventory in all areas of assigned department.
• Utilize appropriate receiving procedures to accurately record products received.
• Assist with the training and direction provided to new department team members.
• Clean and organize department.
• 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

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

Education, Training And Experience

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Previous warehouse and forklift experience preferred.
• Customer service training and/or experience preferred.

Working Environment and Conditions

• 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.