Full-Time

Executive Team Leader General Merchandise and Food Sales

Assistant Store Manager

Posted on 8/19/2026

Target

Target

10,001+ employees

Multi-channel retailer selling apparel, home, groceries

Compensation Overview

$83.2k - $130k/yr

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Alameda, CA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Financial analysis

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Requirements
  • A four-year degree or equivalent experience.
  • Strong interest in and knowledge of the Food and Beverage business.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong business acumen.
  • Ability to deal comfortably with ambiguity.
  • Ability to manage conflict, lead, and hold others accountable.
  • Ability to relate well to and interact with all levels of the organization.
  • Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial analysis, and quantitative analysis.
  • Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
  • Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
  • 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 scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds.
  • Ability to accurately handle cash register operations.
  • Ability to climb up and down ladders.
  • Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular attendance.
Responsibilities
  • Drive total store sales and understand how departments and teams contribute to sales growth and total store profitability.
  • Manage Food and Beverage, food services when applicable, inbound, outbound, replenishment, inventory accuracy, presentation, pricing, and promotional signing processes for all General Merchandise areas of the store.
  • Manage a team of experts in operations, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • Lead pick, pack, and ship fulfillment work when applicable.
  • Develop strategies and use workload planning tools to complete scheduled workload and keep the store guest ready.
  • Conduct regular check-ins with the team to ensure completion of tasks and workload.
  • Manage all General Merchandise backroom and sales floor areas, review reporting to identify gaps, and develop plans to resolve them.
  • Oversee General Merchandise Team Leader workload planning, including transitions, revisions, and sales plans for all General Merchandise areas.
  • Drive fulfillment sales by leading the Fulfillment team to fulfill each order accurately and efficiently and deliver on each guest promise time.
  • Drive a food-safety culture; train, validate, and coach the team to execute food safety standards and cleaning routines properly.
  • Lead an efficient operation to support the sales culture.
  • Oversee Food and Beverage Team Leader workload planning, including transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling, and promotions.
  • Create a guest-focused culture that prioritizes the guest experience and delivers on store sales goals.
  • Assess the competition and leverage guest insights and feedback to drive the business and make the store the destination of choice for guests.
  • Work a schedule aligned with guest and business needs, including early morning, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.
  • Ensure products are in stock, fresh, available, food safe, accurately priced, and accurately signed on the sales floor with minimal guest disruption.
  • Assess General Merchandise and Food and Beverage backroom and sales floor areas, walk Food and Beverage standards to assess priorities, and review reporting to identify gaps and develop plans to resolve them.
  • Plan, lead, and follow up on organizational and operational change.
  • Anticipate and identify changes in unique store trends.
  • Develop and coach the team to elevate skills and expertise.
  • Establish accountability through clear expectations and performance management; develop, coach, and train the team; anticipate staffing needs; create talent plans; and recruit for both long- and short-term needs.
  • Provide service and a shopping experience that meets guest needs.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to work the same way and hold others accountable.
  • Follow all safe and secure training and processes as a key carrier.
  • Address store needs, including emergencies and regulatory visits.
  • Scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently; operate cash registers; climb ladders; and maintain regular attendance as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Working effectively in a fun, energetic, and team-oriented environment.
  • Providing service that creates a positive guest experience.
  • Leading teams that stock, set, and sell products.

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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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

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%