Health Beauty Care Department Manager

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At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description:

Job Title: Health Beauty Care Department Manager

Department: Health Beauty Care

FLSA: Hourly

Revision Date: 07/2026

About Hy-Vee

At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.

The Role and Why It's Important

As the Health Beauty Care Department Manager at Hy-Vee, you'll lead a department that helps customers look and feel their best. You'll stay ahead of trends, build a team that delivers exceptional service, and create a department experience that stands out through great merchandising, knowledgeable staff, and a welcoming environment.

If you're passionate about beauty and health products, love helping customers find what they need, and thrive in a leadership role, this is a great fit for you.

What You'll Do

No two shifts are exactly the same, but here's what you can expect:

Set and uphold department standards for customer service, cleanliness, sanitation, team relations, and overall profitability

Build a friendly, welcoming atmosphere by encouraging your team to greet and engage with customers and leading by example

Stay current on trends across all product categories and educate customers by offering suggestions and answering questions

Assist customers with finding products, reaching items, carrying heavy purchases, and going the extra mile to make their visit a great one

Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate department employees, and handle performance and disciplinary matters as needed

Coordinate scheduling, daily work plans, and department goals in partnership with store leadership

Set and maintain department experience standards with a focus on impactful signage and merchandising displays

Track product rotation, check for expired code dates, and manage ordering and replenishment

Oversee pricing, ensure competitive pricing in the market, and analyze weekly and monthly sales trends

Plan displays, promotions, and pre-orders; prepare ad projections and write ads

Determine sanitation guidelines and ensure compliance throughout the department

Operate the cash register accurately and report any cash drawer discrepancies as needed

Maintain compliance with Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and all company policies

Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as needed

You'll receive direction and support from: Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Health Wellness Home, Store Operations, and Perishables, and Fashion Beauty Basin Director

Your Skills

To be successful in this role, you'll need to be able to:

Deliver outstanding customer service and inspire your team to do the same

Lead, motivate, and develop a team in a fast-paced retail environment

Stay curious and keep up with trends in health, beauty, and personal care products

Use basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages

Communicate clearly in writing and verbally with customers, employees, and vendors

Handle confidential information including item costs and margins with discretion

High school diploma or equivalent required; one to three years of similar or related work experience preferred

Reporting Relationships

Accountable and Reports to: Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Health Wellness Home, Store Operations, and Perishables, and Fashion Beauty Basin Director

Direct Reports: Department Employees

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required

One or more years of similar or related work experience preferred

Physical Requirements

Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing 100 pounds or more, with or without mechanical assistance

Continuously stand and walk on hard surfaces for extended periods

Where applicable to the role: ability to operate pallet jacks, forklifts, or similar material-handling equipment (required operator certification must be completed prior to independent use)

Work in cooler or freezer environments for extended periods

Where applicable to the role: ability to safely use sharp knives and blades to cut, trim, or grind product

Where applicable to the role, and in accordance with applicable age and legal requirements: operate a cardboard baler or compactor

Where applicable to the role: perform repetitive motions associated with dough mixing, scaling, and proofing

Ability to unload, lift, stock, and rotate incoming truck freight and merchandise

Working Environment

This is a fast-moving role where things stay busy and engaging. You may encounter daily exposure to dirt, noise, and equipment movement hazards, with occasional exposure to temperature extremes, dampness, electrical shock, and cleaning chemicals or solvents. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment.

Are you ready to smile, apply today.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.