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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Executive Team Leader - Service & Engagement

Retail Store ManagementPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeSchenectady, NY, USA$64k - $128kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A four-year degree or equivalent experience.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong business acumen.
  • Ability to manage conflict, lead, and hold others accountable.
  • Ability 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.
  • Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
  • Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently and with a team.
  • 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 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.
  • Ability to accurately handle cash register operations and cash transactions.
  • Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

  • Build a team of passionate and knowledgeable Guest Advocates and Service and Engagement Leaders focused on exceeding guest service expectations through reduced wait times, friendly guest interaction, and service recovery.
  • Drive total store sales and understand how the role, departments, and team contribute to sales growth and total store profitability.
  • Anticipate staffing needs, talent plan, and recruit for both the long and short term.
  • Manage leaders to follow up on training completion, check for understanding, and provide continuous education opportunities to improve proficiency across front-of-store experiences.
  • Conduct consistent and meaningful development conversations throughout key points in the Service and Engagement Team Leader career path.
  • Personalize recognition and appreciation to reinforce critical guest service behaviors and promote a positive, guest-centric team culture.
  • Establish accountability through clear expectations and performance management, including listening, observing, recognizing, and coaching on critical Service and Engagement behaviors.
  • Use business reporting and guest insights to identify, troubleshoot, and follow up on opportunity areas.
  • Respond to negative guest shopping experiences by de-escalating situations and ensuring the team feels supported to resolve issues for guests.
  • Own schedules that follow scheduling allocations and guidelines to support peak traffic times, key holiday events, and weekends.
  • Manage the store experience by anticipating or responding urgently to staffing and scheduling needs based on changes in guest traffic and sales.
  • Ensure Team Leader schedules support a frictionless experience during peak traffic across checklanes, self-checkout, Order Pick-up, and Drive Up.
  • Champion physical and digital offerings so the team can inform, educate, and promote benefits, features, and offerings that reward guests or enhance their shopping experience, including Target RedCard and Wallet.
  • Ensure the team stays up to date on upcoming major promotions, brand launches, and events.
  • Use guest survey reporting tools to drive change in areas with the greatest impact on guest experience, and use guest feedback to coach and recognize teams.
  • Lead the team to deliver an efficient, hassle-free guest pick-up experience.
  • Work a schedule aligned with guest and business needs, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, lead the team to do the same, and hold others accountable.
  • As a key carrier, follow safe and secure training and processes.
  • Address store needs, including emergencies and regulatory visits.
  • Perform other duties based on business needs.

About the Company

Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

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
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Founded
1902

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