Specialty Sales Team Leader at Target

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Target Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • Guest service fundamentals and experience; ability to build a guest first culture
  • Retail business fundamentals including department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing, and promotions strategies
  • Skills in planning department daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver sales goals
  • Ability to lead multiple businesses, balancing team member expertise and effectively leading teams in departments like Apparel and Accessories, Home, Baby, Beauty, and Electronics
  • Leadership skills for hourly team members, including interviewing, developing, coaching, evaluating, and retaining talent

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate a service culture that prioritizes the guest service experience; model, train, and coach team members on GUEST service model expectations
  • Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse voices and approaches, being authentic and respectful, and creating equitable experiences
  • Plan daily/weekly workload at the direction of direct leader and execute to deliver on department and store sales goals and guest engagement, including planning merchandising sets, making changes to planograms, sales plans, events, and promotions
  • Lead and demonstrate execution of best practices in team onboarding and learning; close skill gaps through development, coaching, and team interactions
  • With direct leader guidance, develop, coach, and lead a team of knowledgeable and passionate consultants
  • Assign daily tasks to team members based on planned workload and guest traffic patterns, aligning with weekly and monthly business priorities
  • Encourage team to use department tools (e.g., fitting room, testers, displays) to welcome, inspire, and influence guests with personalized recommendations
  • With direct leader guidance, partner with third-party vendors to ensure brand standards

Skills

Guest Service
Visual Merchandising
Retail Operations
Team Leadership
Sales Floor Management
Backroom Management
Pricing
Product Staging
Inventory Pulling
Guest Experience

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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