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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Senior Executive Team Leader

Full-Time
$80k - $159k
Expert
Bachelor's
Fargo, ND, 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.
  • The ability to deal with ambiguity is required.
  • The ability to manage conflict, lead, and hold others accountable is required.
  • The 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.
  • 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 manage workload and prioritize tasks independently 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 scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds, is required.
  • The ability to accurately handle cash register operations as needed is required.
  • The ability to climb up and down ladders is required.
  • The ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift is required.
  • The ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties, including Drive-Up and carryout, is required.
  • A flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and reliable, prompt attendance are required.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver guest experience commitments consistently.
  • Hold team leaders accountable for delivering exceptional guest experiences through consistent operations, accountability, team development, training, and recognition.
  • Celebrate outstanding guest experiences across teams and ensure recognition is consistent and meaningful.
  • Review guest, financial, and team metrics to identify gaps, understand team behaviors, and take action to improve.
  • Celebrate wins, set clear priorities, and lead actions that drive results and enhance the guest experience.
  • Partner across teams to create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience.
  • Assist the Store Director in planning, strategizing, and building the business.
  • Drive total omnichannel store sales and demonstrate how the team and departments contribute to total store profitability.
  • Anticipate and identify changes in store-specific trends and drive sales growth in departments by focusing on key seasons, events, and weekends.
  • Use financial, operational, team, and guest reports to understand the business and share key insights and themes with the Store Director to support total store strategy and growth.
  • Lead a culture of executing best practices by identifying where operational shortage can occur, building routines and action plans to address opportunities, and establishing goals and expectations to hold the team accountable.
  • Assess the competition and use guest insights and feedback to drive the business and make the store the destination of choice for guests.
  • Manage a knowledgeable sales force that delivers a differentiated guest experience and prioritizes guests over tasks.
  • Manage an efficient operation to fund future growth.
  • Anticipate staffing needs, plan talent, recruit, hire, and retain a team with area-specific knowledge and expertise.
  • Develop, coach, and train the team.
  • Lead Executive Team Leaders in developing and coaching their teams to build the skills and expertise needed to serve guests.
  • Demonstrate and promote inclusivity by valuing diverse voices and approaches, being authentic and respectful, and creating equitable experiences.
  • Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and consistent performance management.
  • Support the Store Director in owning and implementing exempt and hourly schedules that align with guest and business needs, including weekends, mornings, evenings, overnight shifts, and seasonal adjustments.
  • Plan, lead, and follow up on organizational and operational change.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold Executive Team Leaders accountable to the same standards.
  • Develop and lead the department's safety culture and performance by modeling and recognizing safe behaviors, identifying and correcting hazards, holding the team accountable to safety expectations, assisting with incident response, and reporting and investigating injuries accurately and promptly.
  • Lead an in-store security culture focused on deterrence, response, and resolution to improve physical security processes.
  • Lead merchandise protection strategies across the store, including ordering, storage, and application according to best practices.
  • As a key carrier, implement safe and secure training and processes.
  • Address store emergency and compliance needs.
  • Regularly assume store-level leadership-on-duty responsibilities during assigned shifts to enable the guest experience.
  • 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%