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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Executive Team Leader GM & Grocery - Assistant Manager General Merchandise and Grocery

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$83.2k - $130k
Expert
Bachelor's
Beaumont, 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.
  • The candidate must be comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
  • The candidate must manage conflict, lead others, and hold others accountable.
  • The candidate must relate well to and interact with all levels of the organization.
  • Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial analysis, and quantitative analysis, are required.
  • The candidate must learn and adapt to current technology needs.
  • The candidate must manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
  • The candidate must be able to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
  • The candidate must interpret instructions, reports, and information.
  • The candidate must scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds.
  • The candidate must accurately handle cash register operations and climb up and down ladders.
  • A flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular attendance are necessary.
Responsibilities
  • Drive total store sales and understand how departments and the team contribute to sales growth and total store profitability.
  • Manage a team executing inbound, outbound, replenishment, inventory accuracy, presentation, pricing, and promotional signing processes across all General Merchandise areas.
  • Manage a team focused on operational accuracy and efficiency.
  • Lead pick, pack, and ship fulfillment work where applicable.
  • Create a guest-focused culture and lead the team to prioritize the guest experience and deliver store sales goals.
  • Develop a strategy and use workload planning tools to complete scheduled workload and keep the store guest-ready.
  • Create a scheduling plan with team leaders based on monthly and weekly business workload and guest traffic.
  • Conduct regular check-ins with the team to ensure tasks and workload are completed.
  • Manage General Merchandise backroom and sales floor areas, review reporting to identify gaps, and develop plans to resolve them.
  • Oversee Team Leaders' workload planning, including transitions, revisions, and sales plans for all General Merchandise areas.
  • Lead the Fulfillment team to fulfill orders accurately and efficiently and meet guest promise times.
  • Assess competitors and use guest insights and feedback to drive the business and make the store a destination of choice.
  • Plan, manage, and follow up on organizational and operational change.
  • Anticipate and identify changes in unique store trends.
  • Develop and coach Team Leaders to elevate team skills and expertise.
  • Establish accountability through clear expectations and performance management.
  • Anticipate staffing needs, talent plan, and recruit for both long- and short-term needs.
  • Model ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold the team accountable to the same standards.
  • 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%