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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Executive Team Leader - Assistant Store Manager

Full-TimeDeadline 12/18/26
$64k - $128k
Entry
Bachelor's
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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 able to manage conflict, lead, and hold others accountable.
  • The candidate must relate well to and interact with all levels of the organization.
  • The candidate must have cognitive skills including problem analysis, decision making, financial analysis, and quantitative analysis.
  • The candidate must learn and adapt to current technology needs.
  • The candidate must manage workload and prioritize tasks independently and with a team.
  • The candidate must 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, frequently lifting or moving up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.
  • The candidate must accurately handle cash register operations and cash transactions.
  • A flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular attendance are necessary.
Responsibilities
  • Create a guest-focused culture that prioritizes the guest experience and delivers store sales goals.
  • Anticipate staffing needs, plan talent, and recruit for both long- and short-term needs.
  • Manage leaders to follow up on training completion, check for understanding, and provide continuous education opportunities.
  • Conduct consistent and meaningful development conversations with team leaders at critical touchpoints.
  • 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 observing, recognizing, and coaching critical behaviors.
  • Understand business reporting and guest insights to identify, troubleshoot, and follow up on opportunity areas.
  • Respond quickly to negative guest shopping experiences by de-escalating situations and ensuring the team understands how to resolve them and feels supported.
  • Create scheduling plans with team leaders based on monthly and weekly workload and guest traffic.
  • Plan, manage, and follow up on organizational and operational change.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to do the same 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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Simplify's Take

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%