Store Assets Protection Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) - Dallas/Forth Worth, TX (Starting Summer 2026)​ at Target

Dallas, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • Willingness to work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs based on safe and secure and theft patterns (this includes early morning/overnight shifts, evening and weekends)
  • Demonstrate willingness to take risks; step out of comfort zone and take on new assignments
  • Commitment to learning Target’s expectations of leaders and use them to personally develop by asking questions and seeking feedback
  • Actively participate in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities and events
  • Through the training received from the ETL-AP mentor, take initiative to learn how to be an AP leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and development

Responsibilities

  • Provide new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team opportunities
  • Partner with store leaders regarding TM performance by teaching, coaching, training and delivering timely performance feedback
  • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment
  • Influence and validate a security culture by driving physical security and safety processes; lead store response and emergency crisis situations and create plans for in-store events
  • Educate store leaders and teams on emergency preparedness and physical security procedures
  • Educate store leadership on merchandise protection best practice and audit execution in partnership with key partners
  • Identify shortage risks in key areas and work with other leaders to develop tactics that will reduce shortage and drive profitable sales
  • Support the identification and resolution of internal investigations
  • Identify theft and shortage trends in your store, and develop proactive strategies to prevent shortage and theft
  • Educate and influence store teams on operational shortage priorities
  • Support the prevention (inclusive of merchandise protection budgeting), identification and resolution of external theft incidents and investigations
  • Support store safety culture through modeling and recognizing safe behaviors, identifying and correcting hazards

Skills

Assets Protection
Crisis Response
Theft Prevention
Fraud Detection
Investigations
Crowd Management
Safety Planning
Talent Management
Recruiting

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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