Dept Manager

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Department Manager to manage a key department within our apparel showroom in Thudiyalur, Coimbatore. The role involves leading the sales team, achieving department sales targets, maintaining inventory and merchandising standards, improving customer experience, and contributing to overall showroom profitability. Candidates with prior experience in apparel retail, showroom management, department management, or fashion retail are preferred. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operations of the assigned apparel department. Lead, motivate, and supervise the department sales team. Set and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets. Drive department sales and improve overall revenue and profitability. Track key performance indicators such as sales achievement, conversion, average bill value, and customer footfall. Allocate responsibilities and monitor individual team-member performance. Train and coach staff on product knowledge, customer service, and sales techniques. Assist customers with product selection and ensure a high-quality shopping experience. Handle customer enquiries, feedback, and escalations professionally. Ensure products are properly displayed, sized, tagged, and replenished. Maintain strong visual merchandising standards across the department. Monitor stock availability, fast-moving products, slow-moving products, and replenishment requirements. Support stock receiving, transfers, stock checks, and periodic inventory audits. Coordinate with other departments and management to ensure smooth showroom operations. Monitor promotions, offers, new collections, and competitor activities. Prepare and review daily and periodic sales and performance reports. Identify opportunities to improve sales, reduce stock losses, and increase department profitability. Ensure company policies, operational procedures, billing processes, and security standards are followed. Maintain a clean, organized, and customer-friendly department. Requirements Previous experience in apparel retail, showroom management, department management, or fashion retail. Strong team leadership and people-management skills. Proven ability to achieve and exceed sales targets. Good understanding of retail sales and showroom operations. Knowledge of inventory management and visual merchandising. Strong customer service and communication skills. Good analytical and problem-solving abilities. Comfortable working with POS systems and basic computer applications. Ability to monitor sales performance and take corrective action. Strong sense of ownership and accountability. Professional appearance and positive attitude. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced retail environment. Candidates from Thudiyalur/Coimbatore and nearby areas are preferred. Compensation ₹17,000 – ₹22,000 per month Full-time position Morning shift Thudiyalur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

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