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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
$64k - $128k
Expert
Bachelor's
Walled Lake, MI, 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 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, 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
  • Build a team of passionate and knowledgeable Guest Advocates and Service and Engagement Leaders who exceed guest service expectations by reducing wait times, providing friendly guest interactions, and handling service recovery.
  • Drive total store sales and understand how departments and teams 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 ongoing education to improve proficiency across front-of-store experiences.
  • Hold consistent, meaningful development conversations throughout critical touchpoints in the Service and Engagement Team Leader career path.
  • 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 listening, observing, recognizing, and coaching on Service and Engagement behaviors.
  • Use business reporting and guest insights to troubleshoot and follow up on opportunity areas.
  • Respond quickly to negative guest shopping experiences by de-escalating situations and ensuring the team feels supported to resolve guest concerns.
  • Own schedules that follow scheduling allocations and guidelines to support peak traffic, holiday events, and weekends.
  • Manage the store experience by anticipating or responding to staffing and scheduling needs as guest traffic and sales fluctuate.
  • Ensure Team Leader schedules support guest peak traffic across checklanes, self-checkout, Order Pick-up, and drive up.
  • Champion physical and digital offerings so the team can inform guests about and promote benefits, features, and offerings, including Target RedCard and Wallet.
  • Keep the team up to date on major promotions, brand launches, and events.
  • Use guest survey reporting tools and guest feedback to drive improvements and coach or recognize teams.
  • Lead the team to deliver an efficient, hassle-free guest pickup experience.
  • Work a schedule aligned with guest and business needs, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and lead the team to work accordingly 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%