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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Store Director - Store Manager

Full-Time
$106k - $212k
Expert
Bachelor's
Dayton, OH, USA
In Person
RetailRetail Store Management
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A four-year degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
  • Team leadership and engagement are required.
  • Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial analysis, and quantitative analysis, are required.
  • The ability to manage conflict and hold others accountable is required.
  • The ability to relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization is required.
  • A welcoming and helpful attitude is required.
  • The ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently is required.
  • The ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes is required.
  • The ability to communicate on multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed is required.
  • The ability to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues is required.
  • The ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information is required.
  • The ability to accurately handle cash register operations as needed is required.
  • The ability to climb up and down ladders as needed is required.
  • The ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance, is required.
  • The ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain duties, including Drive-Up and carryout, is required.
  • The ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift, which may vary in length, is required.
  • A flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and reliable, prompt attendance are required.
Responsibilities
  • Lead a large team of hourly team members, leaders, and leaders of leaders, and manage the store as a profitable growth business.
  • Recruit, select, hire, onboard, develop, retain, and plan talent across store departments; partner with Human Resources on equitable talent strategies and career progression.
  • Drive accountability through clear expectations and consistent performance management, and resolve team member issues promptly.
  • Oversee scheduling to meet business needs, guest experience, and team member availability; set leadership schedules for weekends, mornings, evenings, overnights, and seasonal adjustments.
  • Invest in and follow up on personal and team training, ensuring required training is completed on time.
  • Model and lead a welcoming, guest-focused culture by assisting guests and promoting relevant products and services, including the Target app, Target Circle Card, Target Circle, Drive Up, Order Pickup, and Circle 360 same-day delivery.
  • Build and execute plans for efficient store operations and future growth; establish best practices, routines, action plans, goals, and expectations to address operational shortages and improvement opportunities.
  • Use financial, operational, safety, food safety, team, and guest reports to assess performance and make business decisions.
  • Manage sales trends, leadership headcount guidelines, payroll, and hourly overtime, and hold teams accountable for sales growth and store profitability.
  • Assess competition and use guest insights and feedback to strengthen the store's business and position as a destination of choice.
  • Build relationships with the local community and leverage field support partners to address needs and improve operations.
  • Set team priorities while balancing competing demands.
  • Own store safety performance and culture by modeling and recognizing safe behaviors, identifying and correcting hazards, assisting with incident response, validating investigations, and ensuring sustainable solutions.
  • Validate store security and merchandise-protection practices, and follow safe and secure procedures as a key carrier.
  • Address store emergency and compliance needs and hold the team accountable for ethical conduct, safety, food safety, and compliance.

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

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%