Full-Time

Specialty Sales Executive Team Leader

Assistant Manager Merchandising and Service

Updated on 8/1/2026

Target

Target

10,001+ employees

Multi-channel retailer selling apparel, home, groceries

Compensation Overview

$83.2k - $130k/yr

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Alameda, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Inventory Management
Financial analysis

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Requirements
  • A 4-year degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
  • Strong business acumen is required.
  • The candidate must be comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
  • The candidate must be able to manage conflict, lead, and hold others accountable.
  • The candidate must be able to relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization.
  • Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial analysis, and quantitative analysis, are required.
  • The candidate must be able to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
  • The candidate must be able to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
  • The candidate must be able to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
  • The candidate must be able to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
  • The candidate must be able to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds.
  • The candidate must be able to accurately handle cash register operations.
  • A flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular attendance are necessary.
Responsibilities
  • Drive total store sales and understand how departments and teams contribute to total store profitability.
  • Create a guest-focused culture and lead the team to prioritize the guest experience and deliver on store sales goals.
  • Create schedules and make adjustments to align with guest traffic and business needs.
  • Manage the team to plan merchandising and pricing workload, including transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling, and promotions.
  • Assess competition and leverage guest insights and feedback to drive the business and become the destination of choice for guests.
  • Work a schedule aligned to guest and business needs, including early morning, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.
  • Build a team of consultants knowledgeable and passionate about Apparel and Accessories, Beauty, and Electronics.
  • Manage and develop a sales force using selling training techniques.
  • Lead Apparel and Accessories, Beauty, and Electronics backroom processes, organization, layout, and sales-floor replenishment to ensure product availability.
  • Lead the team to deliver inspiring visual moments in Apparel and Accessories, Home, Baby, and other seasonally relevant areas.
  • Ensure fitting rooms are used as an extension of the sales floor and remain welcoming.
  • Plan, lead, and follow up on organizational and operational change.
  • Anticipate and identify changes in unique store trends.
  • Anticipate staffing needs, create talent plans, and recruit for both long-term and short-term needs.
  • Develop and coach the team and Team Leaders to elevate their skills and expertise.
  • Lead team onboarding and learning, and close product knowledge and skill gaps through development, coaching, and team interactions.
  • Establish accountability through clear expectations and performance management.
  • Provide service and a shopping experience that meets guest needs.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold the team accountable to the same standards.
  • Address store needs, including emergencies and regulatory visits.
  • Follow all safe and secure training and processes as a key carrier.

Target is a large retailer that sells clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries through about 2,000 stores and an online platform, and it also carries its own branded products. It works by stocking broad assortments and offering convenient shopping options, including same-day services, supported by owned brands and a strong online presence; customers can shop in stores or online and use the Target Circle loyalty program with flexible memberships. Its differentiators include the Design For All philosophy—high-quality, well-designed products at affordable prices—a wide lineup of owned brands, and a focus on rewards and convenience through its loyalty program and services, plus a commitment to sustainability via Target Forward. Target’s goal is to provide a convenient, relevant, and enjoyable shopping experience while pursuing a sustainable, community-minded business that gives back to neighborhoods.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Owned brands command premium margins, offsetting grocery commoditization from Walmart competition.
  • 66 supply chain facilities and 27 sourcing offices enable rapid inventory optimization.
  • Urban store density positions Target for same-day fulfillment against Amazon Prime.

What critics are saying

  • Q1 2025 merchandise sales dropped 3.1%; company expects low-single-digit annual decline.[1]
  • Operating income fell 18.9% as boycotts from left-leaning customer base intensify.[3]
  • Tariffs negatively impact earnings; inventory glut risks repeat 2023 markdown crisis.[4]

What makes Target unique

  • 45+ exclusive brands and 1,978 stores within 10 miles of 75% of U.S. population.
  • Design For All philosophy creates high-quality affordable products competitors cannot replicate.
  • Target Circle loyalty program drives engagement across three membership tiers with personalized benefits.

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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

-3%

2 year growth

-3%