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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Beauty Team Leader

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/14/2026
$20.75 - $35.25/hr
Entry
Columbia, SC, USA
In Person
RetailRetail Store Management
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
  • Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Ability to lead and hold others accountable.
  • Ability to communicate on multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
  • Ability to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
  • Ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
  • Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties, including Drive-Up and carryout.
  • Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift, which may vary in length.
  • Ability to accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
  • Ability to climb ladders as needed.
  • Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, frequently lifting or moving up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without assistance.
  • Reliable and prompt attendance, with availability for a variable schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver guest experience commitments to create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience.
  • Ensure every team member understands, is trained in, and consistently delivers Target’s guest experience commitments and consistent operations.
  • Observe and provide feedback, hold team members accountable, and recognize strong guest experience.
  • Partner with the leader and field leaders to model and maintain elevated Beauty Studio service standards.
  • Model and instill behaviors around guest engagement, balancing tasks and service, promoting loyalty programs, and driving sales.
  • Review guest, financial, and team outcome metrics; identify opportunities, take improvement actions, align the team on execution, celebrate wins, and drive results that elevate the guest experience.
  • Understand sales goals and plan and execute daily and weekly workload to deliver department and store sales goals and guest engagement, including merchandising, pricing workload, sales-floor display changes, events, and promotions.
  • Assign daily tasks to team members based on planned workload and guest traffic patterns, aligned with weekly and monthly priorities set by the direct leader.
  • Lead a team providing a seamless guest experience across all Beauty areas.
  • Model best-practice execution as outlined in team onboarding and learning, and help close skill gaps through development, coaching, and team interactions.
  • Support the direct leader in developing knowledgeable and passionate Beauty consultants and advisors by staying current on brands, trends, and promotions, and holding them accountable to expectations.
  • Evaluate and recommend candidates for open positions and participate in team hiring and onboarding.
  • Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse voices and approaches, acting authentically and respectfully, and creating equitable experiences.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold the team accountable to the same standards.
  • Lead and demonstrate a safety culture by modeling and recognizing safe behaviors, identifying and correcting hazards, holding the team accountable to safety expectations, assisting with incident response, and reporting and investigating injuries accurately and promptly.
  • Model physical security processes to enhance in-store security culture.
  • Support merchandise protection strategies across the store, including ordering, storage, and application as directed by best practices.
  • When applicable as a key carrier, follow safe and secure training and processes.
  • Occasionally assume store-level leader-on-duty responsibilities during assigned shifts based on store needs.
  • Address store emergency and compliance needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous retail experience is preferred but not required.

About the company

Target sells groceries, clothing, home goods and other everyday products to U.S. shoppers through stores and its website, with an emphasis on affordable style and design. Its own brands include Cat & Jack children's clothing and Good & Gather food, alongside national brands and exclusive designer collections. Customers shop in person or order online for shipping, pickup or delivery, while Target Plus adds products from outside sellers. Merchandise sales drive its revenue, supplemented by Roundel advertising, marketplace fees and paid memberships. The company traces its roots to 1902, opened its first Target store in 1962, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

1902

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What believers are saying

  • Demand is recovering: August 2026 results showed fiscal second quarter comparable sales up 3.8% and total sales up 5.3%.
  • Store investment expands project scope: March 2026 plans earmarked $5 billion for stores, technology and supply chains.
  • U.S. employees get study support immediately: Target funds selected tuition programs for full-time and part-time staff from day one.

What critics are saying

  • Pricing is exposed to import costs: about half Target's merchandise originates abroad, with China its largest import source.
  • Profit comparisons flatter the turnaround: August 2026 earnings included $1.65 per share from tariff refunds.
  • Corporate roles faced cuts: October 2025 restructuring targeted about 1,000 employees and 800 vacancies.

What makes Target unique

  • Design work reaches shelves at scale: Target's owned brands generate over $30 billion annually.
  • Stores power online economics: Target stores fulfilled 97.6% of merchandise sales in fiscal 2025.
  • Target's delivery membership reaches beyond its shelves: Circle 360 covers Shipt's more than 100 retail partners.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%