Executive Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager) – AL/FL (Starting Summer 2026) at Target

Daphne, Alabama, United States

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$60,000 – $120,000Compensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience building and managing a guest first team culture across the store
  • Skills in guest engagement; problem solving and resolution
  • Knowledge of retail business fundamentals
  • Experience setting and planning department(s) monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver service and sales goals
  • Experience managing a team of hourly team members, leaders and creating business strategies and goals
  • Skills in recruiting, selecting and talent management of hourly team members and leaders
  • Excitement for working in a fun and energetic environment, working efficiently and as a team to deliver for guests
  • Passion for providing service to guests that makes them love Target
  • Enthusiasm for leading teams who are stocking, setting and selling Target products

Responsibilities

  • Create a guest-obsessed culture that prioritizes the guest experience and delivers on store sales goals
  • Anticipate staffing needs, talent plan and recruit – both long and short term
  • Manage leaders to follow up on training completion, check for understanding, and provide continuous education opportunities
  • Engage in consistent and meaningful development conversations throughout the critical touch points with Team leaders
  • Personalize recognition and appreciation to reinforce critical guest service behaviors and promote a positive team and guest centric culture
  • Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management (observe, recognize and coach) on critical behaviors
  • Understand business reporting and guest insights to understand, troubleshoot and follow up on opportunity areas
  • Quickly respond to any negative guest shopping experience by de-escalating the situation and ensuring your team understands and feels supported to make things right for the guest
  • Create a scheduling plan in partnership with your Team Leaders based off of monthly and weekly business workload and guest traffic
  • Plan, manage and follow-up on organizational and operational change
  • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance. Lead team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment
  • As a key carrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes
  • Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.)
  • All other duties based on business needs

Skills

Guest Service
Team Management
Guest Engagement
Problem Solving
Retail Fundamentals
Workload Planning
Sales Goals
Recruiting
Talent Management
Leadership

Target

Retailer offering diverse consumer goods

About Target

Target Corporation is a retail company that offers a wide range of products, including clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries, through nearly 2,000 stores and an online platform. Its "Design For All" philosophy allows it to provide high-quality, affordable products that cater to diverse customer needs. Target differentiates itself from competitors with its owned brands and the Target Circle loyalty program, which enhances customer engagement. The company's goal is to support sustainability and community initiatives by giving back 5% of its profits to local communities.

Minneapolis, MinnesotaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
N/ACompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

Risks

Increased competition from online-only retailers like Amazon threatens Target's market share.
Rising labor costs due to new minimum wage laws could impact profit margins.
Supply chain vulnerabilities from geopolitical tensions may affect inventory and pricing strategies.

Differentiation

Target's 'Design For All' philosophy offers unique, high-quality products at affordable prices.
The Target Circle loyalty program enhances customer engagement and shopping experience.
Target's commitment to sustainability and community support sets it apart from competitors.

Upsides

Experiential retail and 'retailtainment' strategies can boost customer engagement and foot traffic.
Augmented reality integration offers immersive shopping experiences showcasing Target's unique designs.
Omnichannel retail strategies enhance customer experience by integrating online and offline shopping.

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