Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Manager Merchandising & Service) - Dardenne Prairie, MO at Target

Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, United States

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$60,000 – $120,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience building and managing a guest-first culture
  • Knowledge of retail business fundamentals, including department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing, and promotions strategies
  • Experience setting and planning department monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver on sales goals
  • Ability to manage multiple specialty businesses and balance team member expertise in each area
  • Knowledge of competitors and ability to leverage insights that drive business objectives in each specialty department
  • Experience managing a team of hourly team members and leaders and creating business-specific strategies and goals
  • Skills in recruiting, selecting, and talent management of hourly team members and leaders

Responsibilities

  • Drive total store sales, understand role in sales growth, and impact on total store profitability
  • Create a guest-obsessed culture and lead team to prioritize guest experience and deliver on store sales goals
  • Create schedules and make adjustments to align with guest traffic and business needs
  • Manage team to effectively plan merchandising and pricing workload, including transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling, and promotions
  • Know and assess competition, leverage guest insights and feedback to drive business and become the destination of choice
  • Work a schedule aligning to guest and business needs (early morning, evening, overnight shifts, weekends)
  • Build a team of consultants knowledgeable and passionate about Apparel & Accessories, Beauty, and Electronics
  • Manage and develop a sales force using selling training techniques
  • Lead Apparel & Accessories, Beauty, and Electronics backroom processes, organization, layout, and replenishment of the salesfloor
  • Lead team to deliver inspiring visual moments in Apparel & Accessories

Skills

Guest Service
Retail Sales
Merchandising
Visual Merchandising
Inventory Management
Team Leadership
Sales Trends
Pricing
Backroom Operations

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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