Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) – East Valley, Arizona (Starting Summer 2026) at Target

Tempe, Arizona, United States

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$50,960 – $53,040Compensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • Willingness to work 40 hours per week in a hands-on training program
  • Availability to start in East Valley, Arizona, Summer 2026
  • Interest in developing skills for a store leadership role (preview of Executive Team Leader/Assistant Store Manager)

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with managers and team members to understand Target’s retail business and excel in a management role
  • Spend majority of time leading amongst the team, identifying and working towards store priorities, and delivering great guest service
  • Learn to drive guest experience and impact store’s financial, team, and operational performance
  • Work alongside a mentor, learn how to effectively lead their department, and step into leading the mentor's department with guidance
  • Lead and motivate a team, drive sales results, merchandise products, and provide exceptional guest experiences
  • Participate in ongoing developmental conversations and support execution of daily operations by working beside team members
  • Build team culture and guide team to grow and achieve goals
  • Spend time on the store salesfloor and backroom leading amongst team members and aligning the team on daily business priorities
  • Gain experience in guest service fundamentals, building and managing a guest-first team culture, guest engagement, problem-solving, and resolution
  • Learn retail business fundamentals, setting and planning department monthly/quarterly workload, and managing a team to deliver service and sales goals
  • Manage a team of hourly team members and team leaders, create business strategies and goals, and handle recruiting, selecting, and talent management of hourly team members and leaders

Skills

Retail Operations
Team Leadership
Guest Service
Store Management
Customer Service
Leadership Training

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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