About the position
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. The role of a General Merchandise Team Leader can provide you with the skills and experience of guest service fundamentals and experience building a guest first culture on your team. Retail business fundamentals including: department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotions strategies. No two days are ever the same, but a typical day most likely will include executing daily/weekly workload to deliver on department and store sales goals and guest engagement, including merchandising, pricing, setting and updating merchandise salesfloor displays, sampling, promotions and price change.
Responsibilities
- Execute daily/weekly workload to deliver on department and store sales goals and guest engagement.
- Educate your team on how operational procedures affect inventory management, store profitability, and product availability.
- Help assess reporting to identify gaps in GM processes and assist to develop a plan.
- Lead the daily execution of tasks such as receiving products, restocking shelves, and organizing the backroom.
- Assign daily tasks to team members based on planned workload and guest traffic patterns.
- Help establish clear goals and expectations and hold team members accountable.
- Support guest services such as back-up cashier and digital fulfillment processes.
- Model a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance.
- Lead and demonstrate a safety culture through modeling and recognizing safe behaviors.
- Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests and engaging with them.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Age 18 or older.
- Ability to lead and hold others accountable.
- Effective communication skills.
- Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
Nice-to-haves
- Previous retail experience preferred, but not required.
- Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Employee discount.
- Short term and long term disability.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid national holidays.
- Paid vacation.
