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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Executive Team Leader

Full-TimeDeadline 12/18/26
$64k - $128k
Entry
Bachelor's
Lafayette, LA, USA+1 moreMore locations: Baton Rouge, LA, USA
In Person
RetailRetail Store Management
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

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 to and interact with all levels of the organization.
  • Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, and financial 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, frequently lifting or moving up to 15 pounds and occasionally 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
  • Create a guest-focused culture that prioritizes the guest experience and achieves store sales goals.
  • Anticipate staffing needs, plan talent, and recruit for both long-term and short-term needs.
  • Manage leaders' follow-up on training completion, check for understanding, and provide ongoing education opportunities.
  • Hold consistent, meaningful development conversations with team leaders at critical touch points.
  • Personalize recognition and appreciation to reinforce guest service behaviors and promote a positive, guest-centric culture.
  • Establish accountability through clear expectations and performance management, including observing, recognizing, and coaching critical 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 in resolving them.
  • Create a scheduling plan with team leaders based on monthly and weekly workload and guest traffic.
  • Plan, manage, and follow up on organizational and operational change.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, lead the team by example, 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 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%