Full-Time

Specialty Sales Team Leader

Updated on 8/20/2026

Target

Target

10,001+ employees

Multi-channel retailer selling apparel, home, groceries

Compensation Overview

$22.50 - $38.25/hr

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (2)
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Required Skills
Inventory Management

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Ability to lead and hold others accountable.
  • Ability to communicate on multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • 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 accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
  • Ability to climb up and down ladders as needed.
  • Ability to scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
  • Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays, and reliable, prompt attendance.
  • Although the role is full-time, hours are not guaranteed to total 40 each week and may fluctuate according to business needs.
  • Capability to work in varying temperatures, humidity and other environmental conditions while performing duties such as Drive-Up and carryout.
  • Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver guest experience commitments and create an easy, inspiring and friendly guest experience.
  • Ensure every team member understands, is trained on and consistently delivers Target’s guest experience commitments and operational standards.
  • Observe team members, provide feedback, hold them accountable and recognize strong guest experience performance.
  • Review guest, financial and team outcome metrics to identify opportunities, take corrective action, align the team on appropriate behaviors and execution, celebrate wins and drive results.
  • Model, train and coach team member expectations according to the GUEST service model.
  • Plan daily and weekly workloads to deliver department and store sales goals and guest engagement, including planning merchandising sets, sales plans, events and promotions.
  • Lead execution of onboarding and learning best practices and close skill gaps through development, coaching and team interactions.
  • Develop, coach and lead a team of specialty sales consultants with guidance from the direct leader.
  • Assign daily tasks to team members based on planned workload and guest traffic patterns.
  • Encourage use of department tools such as fitting rooms, testers and displays to provide personalized guest recommendations.
  • Partner with third-party vendors to ensure brand standards and merchandising standards are met and areas remain full and maintained.
  • Support execution of changes and updates to merchandise sets and visual presentations for defined categories.
  • Create visual presentations by ensuring products are organized, signed correctly and merchandised to support seasonal trends.
  • Support backroom processes, organization, layout and sales-floor replenishment for assigned department areas.
  • Participate in team hiring and onboarding processes.
  • Ensure fitting rooms are welcoming, clean and safe where applicable.
  • Support the direct leader in establishing goals and expectations and hold team members accountable.
  • Lead ethical conduct, safety and compliance practices and hold the team accountable to them.
  • Model safe behaviors, identify and correct hazards, assist with incident response, and report and investigate injuries accurately and promptly.
  • Execute physical security processes and support merchandise protection strategies.
  • Follow safe and secure training and processes when serving as a key carrier.
  • Assume store-level leadership-on-duty responsibilities during assigned shifts when needed.
  • Address store emergency and compliance needs.
  • Support guest services including backup cashiering, order pickup and Drive-Up while complying with federal, state and local adult beverage laws.
  • Perform other duties based on business needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous retail experience is preferred but not required.

Target is a large retailer that sells clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries through about 2,000 stores and an online platform, and it also carries its own branded products. It works by stocking broad assortments and offering convenient shopping options, including same-day services, supported by owned brands and a strong online presence; customers can shop in stores or online and use the Target Circle loyalty program with flexible memberships. Its differentiators include the Design For All philosophy—high-quality, well-designed products at affordable prices—a wide lineup of owned brands, and a focus on rewards and convenience through its loyalty program and services, plus a commitment to sustainability via Target Forward. Target’s goal is to provide a convenient, relevant, and enjoyable shopping experience while pursuing a sustainable, community-minded business that gives back to neighborhoods.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • March 3, 2026 plan targets $5 billion remodels and 30 new stores.
  • June 24, 2026 back-to-school launches used LoveShackFancy, Hollister, Owala, and Poppi.
  • January 7, 2026 wellness expansion added 30% more items and premium exclusives.

What critics are saying

  • March 2026 marked Target's fourth straight quarter of declining comparable sales.
  • March 26, 2026 AFT boycott and anti-ICE backlash hit brand trust.
  • Amazon and Walmart keep outgunning Target on price, assortment, and digital convenience.

What makes Target unique

  • Target pairs style-led merchandising with mass-market pricing and convenience.
  • March 2026 investor day expanded owned brands, trend-tracking technology, and faster assortments.
  • Target runs 1,980 stores plus same-day pickup and delivery infrastructure.

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Life Insurance

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Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

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Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%