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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Executive Team Leader Service & Engagement - Assistant Manager Front End

Full-TimePosted on 10/20/2026
$83.2k - $130k
Expert
Bachelor's
Mission Viejo, CA, 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.
  • Strong business acumen is required.
  • Ability to manage conflict, lead others, and hold others accountable is required.
  • Ability to relate well to and interact with all levels of the organization is required.
  • Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial analysis, and quantitative analysis, are required.
  • Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs is required.
  • Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently and with a team is required.
  • Ability to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues is required.
  • Ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information is required.
  • Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 40 pounds, is required.
  • Ability to accurately handle cash register operations and cash transactions is required.
  • A flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular attendance are required.
Responsibilities
  • Build a team of Guest Advocates and Service and Engagement Leaders who exceed guest service expectations by reducing wait times, providing friendly guest interactions, and recovering service.
  • Drive total store sales and understand how the departments and team contribute to sales growth and total store profitability.
  • Anticipate staffing needs, plan talent, and recruit for both the long and short term.
  • Manage leaders to follow up on training completion, check for understanding, and provide continuous education to improve proficiencies across front-of-store experiences.
  • Hold consistent, meaningful development conversations at critical touch points in the Service and Engagement Team Leader career path.
  • Personalize recognition and appreciation to reinforce 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 quickly to negative guest shopping experiences by de-escalating situations and ensuring the team feels supported in resolving them.
  • Own schedules that follow scheduling allocations and guidelines and support peak traffic, key holiday events, and weekends.
  • Manage the store experience by anticipating or responding urgently to staffing or scheduling needs based on guest traffic and sales fluctuations.
  • Ensure Team Leader schedules support a frictionless experience during peak traffic for checklanes, self-checkout, order pick-up, and drive up.
  • Champion physical and digital offerings so the team can inform, educate, and promote guest benefits, features, and offerings, including Target RedCard and Wallet.
  • Ensure the team stays up to date on major promotions, brand launches, and events.
  • Use guest survey reporting tools to drive change in high-impact guest experience areas and use feedback to coach and recognize teams.
  • Lead the team to deliver an efficient, hassle-free guest pick-up experience.
  • Work a schedule aligned to 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 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

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%