Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) -Northern Colorado, CO(Starting Summer 2026) at Target

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • No specific education, work experience, or certifications explicitly required (pay factors may include them)
  • Availability for 40 hr/week paid internship starting Summer 2026 in Northern Colorado, CO

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 they 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 experience
  • Participate in ongoing developmental conversations and support execution of daily operations by working beside team members
  • Build 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
  • Engage guests, problem-solve, and resolve issues
  • Learn retail business fundamentals
  • Set and plan department monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and manage team to deliver service and sales goals
  • Manage a team of hourly team members and team leaders while creating business strategies and goals
  • Recruit, select, and manage talent for hourly team members and leaders

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Retail ManagementTeam LeadershipStore OperationsGuest ServiceLeadership Training

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for the Store Executive Intern position?

The pay range per hour is $28.00-$29.00. Pay is based on several factors including labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

What benefits are offered to eligible team members?

Eligible team members receive comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.

Is this internship remote or on-site, and where is it located?

This is an on-site internship located in Northern Colorado, CO, starting Summer 2026, where you will work hands-on in a Target store.

What does the internship program involve?

It's a paid 40 hr/week hands-on training program where you'll lead amongst the team, work with a mentor, learn to drive guest experience, impact store performance, and get prepared for an Executive Team Leader role.

What kind of support and development can I expect during the internship?

You'll work alongside a mentor, have ongoing developmental conversations, step into leading departments with guidance, and receive support to build culture and achieve team goals.

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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