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Department Store Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

SALES ASSOCIATE

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

As a Sales Associate , you represent Von Maur and impact our reputation as America's Leading Department Store. You have the opportunity to make a lasting impression on the customer's shopping ...

SALES ASSOCIATE

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$13.75 - $18.75/hr

As a Sales Associate , you represent Von Maur and impact our reputation as America's Leading Department Store. You have the opportunity to make a lasting impression on the customer's shopping ...

SALES ASSOCIATE

Greenwood, IN · On-site

$13.25 - $18/hr

As a Sales Associate , you represent Von Maur and impact our reputation as America's Leading Department Store. You have the opportunity to make a lasting impression on the customer's shopping ...

PART TIME SALES ASSOCIATE

Greenwood, IN · On-site

$13.25 - $18/hr

As a Sales Associate , you represent Von Maur and impact our reputation as America's Leading Department Store. You have the opportunity to make a lasting impression on the customer's shopping ...

PART TIME SALES ASSOCIATE

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$13.75 - $18.75/hr

As a Sales Associate , you represent Von Maur and impact our reputation as America's Leading Department Store. You have the opportunity to make a lasting impression on the customer's shopping ...

SALES ASSOCIATE - COSMETICS

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

As a Cosmetic Sales Associate , you represent Von Maur and impact our reputation as America's Leading Department Store. You have the opportunity to make a lasting impression on the customer ...

PART TIME SALES ASSOCIATE

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

As a Sales Associate , you represent Von Maur and impact our reputation as America's Leading Department Store. You have the opportunity to make a lasting impression on the customer's shopping ...

SALES ASSOCIATE - SHOES

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$14.25 - $16.50/hr

As a Shoe Sales Associate , you represent Von Maur and impact our reputation as America's Leading Department Store. In this action-packed department, you have the opportunity to make a lasting ...

SALES ASSOCIATE - SHOES

Greenwood, IN · On-site

$14.25 - $16.25/hr

As a Shoe Sales Associate , you represent Von Maur and impact our reputation as America's Leading Department Store. In this action-packed department, you have the opportunity to make a lasting ...

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How much do department store jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for department store in Indiana is $20.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.58 and $20.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Department Store position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Department Store role, you need strong customer service abilities, attention to detail, and basic retail math skills, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and safety procedures is also essential. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills set top performers apart. These skills ensure efficient operations, positive customer experiences, and a collaborative work environment vital to retail success.

What is a Department Store job?

A department store job involves working in a large retail store that sells a variety of products, such as clothing, electronics, home goods, and cosmetics. Employees may have roles in sales, customer service, stocking, cashiering, or management. Responsibilities typically include assisting customers, maintaining merchandise displays, handling transactions, and ensuring a clean shopping environment. Some positions may also involve inventory management or loss prevention. Department store jobs offer opportunities for career growth within the retail industry.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for employees working in a department store?

Employees in a department store are usually responsible for assisting customers, maintaining merchandise displays, processing sales transactions, and keeping the sales floor organized. You might also handle stocking shelves, inventory checks, and answering customer inquiries about products or store policies. Team members often collaborate across departments to ensure a seamless shopping experience and meet overall store goals. The role is dynamic and involves frequent standing, moving throughout the store, and adapting to changing customer demands. This variety allows you to develop valuable retail skills and work experience in a fast-paced environment.

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Infographic showing various Department Store job openings in Indiana as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,605 per year, or $20 per hour.
Center Store Department Manager

Center Store Department Manager

SpartanNash Company

Elkhart, IN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

New


SpartanNash rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 321 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

430th of 727 rated retailers


Job description

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.
Our braggingly happy team members - ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists - create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company's own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.
Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!
Location:
120 Sanford School Road, Suite B - Elkhart, Indiana 46514
Position Summary:
This role is responsible to lead the day-to-day activities of the department operations in a retail store, ensuring the associates are trained, the department is fully staffed, operating at company standards and meeting all company goals and key performance indicators.
Here's what you'll do:
  • Be responsible to order and maintain inventory in your department, while utilizing inventory control procedures to ensure product freshness and quality.
  • Review and validate received orders for amount, quality, count or weight, condition, and ensure all product is stored in appropriate areas.
  • Manage a team that completes all stocking, production, and additional tasks to ensure product quality, production planning, accuracy, and date sensitive rotation, as well as ensure all spoiled/damaged products are handled per established guidelines.
  • Maintain familiarity with all products carried in the department as well as throughout the store.
  • Know the advertised items, special prices, coupon deals or other features, that apply to the store's sales and rewards programs.
  • Assure that the weekly and period Flight Plan are communicated and executed to company expectations and timeline.
  • Follow company policies and timelines using the required tools and software to manage scheduling, according to forecasted guidelines.
  • Implement and maintain work schedules, labor control, overtime control, and payroll expense for the department.
  • Implement Our Winning Recipe and model our core values and competencies.
  • Be responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management, and career development of associates.
  • Develop and monitor department goals.
  • Develop and monitor department forecasts, as required.
  • Attend and participate in daily huddles, manager meetings, as well as district and company level meetings via phone, online, or in person, as required.
  • Maintain a clean, attractive, and well stocked department, by using structure of the day guidelines, as well as executing "Prime Time" standards.
  • Assure that all food safety guidelines and requirements are always followed and maintained throughout the entire store. Take immediate corrective action if not followed.

  • Assure that all safety guidelines and requirements are always followed and maintained throughout the entire store. Take immediate corrective action if not followed.
  • Develop and implement a plan that results in meeting company goals and key performance indicators.
  • Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here's what you'll need:
  • High School Graduate (Required) or Equivalent (GED).
  • Two years of retail experience preferred.
  • One-year supervisory experience preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, and bookkeeping skills.
  • Good organization, prioritization, decision-making, problem solving and conflict management skills.
  • Strong leadership abilities with capability to work in a hands-on environment.
  • Good strategic planning and business acumen skills.
  • Good knowledge of retail store operations; knowledge of retail management systems.
  • Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Depending on company location, ability to communicate in Spanish is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally. The associate is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and may bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a typical retail store environment (varied temperatures) and is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Travel requirements vary by assignment.
As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.
SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.
We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

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