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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Specialty Sales Team Leader

Full-Time
$24.25 - $41.25/hr
Entry
Waterford, CT, USA
In Person
RetailRetail Store Management
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
  • Candidates must be able to lead others and hold them accountable.
  • Candidates must be able to communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
  • Candidates must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Candidates must be able to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
  • Candidates must be able to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
  • Candidates must be able to accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
  • Candidates must be able to access all areas of the building and climb ladders as needed.
  • Candidates must be able to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely, frequently lifting or moving up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
  • Candidates must have a flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and reliable, prompt attendance.
  • Candidates must be able to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements as needed, and remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver guest experience commitments and ensure team members understand, are trained in, and consistently deliver those commitments and consistent operations.
  • Observe team members, provide feedback, hold them accountable, and recognize positive guest experiences.
  • Review guest, financial, and team outcome metrics; identify opportunities; take action; align the team on behaviors and execution; celebrate wins; and drive results that improve the guest experience.
  • Model, train, and coach team members on the GUEST service model and service culture.
  • Value diverse voices and approaches and create authentic, respectful, and equitable experiences.
  • Plan daily and weekly workloads under the direction of the direct leader to deliver department and store sales goals and guest engagement, including merchandising sets, planogram updates, sales plans, events, and promotions.
  • Lead execution of team onboarding and learning best practices and address skill gaps through development, coaching, and team interactions.
  • Develop, coach, and lead a team of consultants with guidance from the direct leader.
  • Assign daily tasks to team members based on planned workload and guest traffic, aligned with business priorities.
  • Encourage use of department tools such as fitting rooms, testers, and displays to welcome and inspire guests and provide personalized recommendations.
  • Partner with third-party vendors, with direct leader guidance, to meet brand standards and maintain merchandising and department areas.
  • Support execution of merchandise-set changes and visual presentations for assigned categories.
  • Create visual presentations by keeping products organized, correctly signed, and merchandised to reflect seasonal trends.
  • Support backroom processes, organization, layout, and sales-floor replenishment to keep products available for guests.
  • Participate in team hiring and onboarding.
  • Ensure fitting rooms are welcoming, clean, and safe where applicable.
  • Support the direct leader in establishing goals and expectations and holding team members accountable.
  • Model ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold the team accountable to the same standards.
  • Lead safety practices by modeling and recognizing safe behavior, identifying and correcting hazards, holding the team to safety expectations, assisting with incident response, and timely and accurately reporting and investigating injuries.
  • Model physical security processes and support merchandise-protection strategies, including ordering, storage, and application as directed.
  • Follow safe and secure processes when serving as a key carrier, if applicable.
  • Occasionally assume store-level Leader on Duty responsibilities during assigned shifts to support the guest experience.
  • Address store emergency and compliance needs.
  • Support guest services, including backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up, while maintaining compliance with applicable adult-beverage laws.
  • Perform other duties based on business needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous retail experience is preferred but not required.

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%