Department Manager - South Shore Plaza

Department Manager

Because you’re the team’s glue. Motivate our way!

Expanding teams, capabilities, and ambitions. As a Department Manager at Primark, progress is yours to own at the forefront of expanding this fashion revolution in the United States.

Our strong values run through everything we do. We’re caring, dynamic and we succeed together. There’s real accountability and ownership here as you shape your team’s futures and encourage sales. Because you thrive outside your comfort zone. Apply to join us as an in-store Department Manager.

What You’ll Do

As a Department Manager, you will own a department, focusing on maximizing its sales, inventory, and standards. Department Managers impact the business daily by:

1. Managing inventory and moving product in accordance with customer demand.
2. Reviewing and managing planograms and period layouts.
3. Being commercial by knowing what is trending and ordering merchandise daily to drive sales.
4. Monitoring the local market to maintain a competitive advantage in price, product, and shopping experience.
5. Using data to gain full knowledge of your department’s performance to drive sales and meet targets.
6. Managing stock file accuracy for your department.

As the leader of your department, you will hire, train, coach, and motivate a team of Sales Associates and Team Leaders to ensure your department delivers an exceptional shopping experience for every customer and a positive work environment for every colleague.

What You’ll Get

We’re committed to your success and will provide you with a robust onboarding period. Here, you’ll be empowered to succeed. We’ll give you the tools that you need to excel. We’ll also offer you competitive benefits and work-life balance – we know your life outside of the store is important.

What You’ll Bring

To be successful in this role, you will have at least 2 years of retail leadership experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and demonstrate strong commercial acumen. Our Department Managers typically join us with retail experience as either a Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or Department Manager.

1. Nimble and adaptable, able to flex your plans and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
2. Strong communication skills and the ability to relate to customer needs.
3. A role model who can lead, motivate, and inspire the team.
4. Resilient with a proven ability to lead a team and confident in giving constructive feedback.
5. Commercially aware with an understanding of local market and key competitors.
6. Good planning and organizational skills, prioritizing and working within agreed timescales.
7. Experience supporting store management with the protection of people, property, and premises.
8. Ability to effectively manage difficult situations and have good problem-solving skills.
9. Effective communication skills in English, both orally and in writing, with managers, supervisors, and hourly colleagues.
10. Able to provide excellent customer service in English.

Excited? Good. Because it’s energizing to put your skills to work in a growing global business committed to helping people express themselves. Apply to be part of Primark’s future today as a Department Manager. Enjoy career growth, our way.

The pay range for this role is: $63,000 - $77,000.

Primark is an equal opportunity employer. Primark does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Primark is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please email with your request. #J-18808-Ljbffr