Senior Administrative Assistant
About the job
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- At least 2 years of administrative or similar experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with varied internal and external audiences.
- Flexibility and resilience in a constantly changing environment with ambiguity.
- Accountability, initiative, and the ability to balance fluctuating workloads and tasks.
- Ability to prioritize, solve problems, and make decisions.
- High attention to detail.
- Support multiple leaders and complement their work styles while upholding company values and demonstrating professionalism.
- Manage multiple priorities and processes in a fast-paced environment.
- Stay current on changes in the retail marketplace.
- Anticipate leaders’ needs and proactively solve problems.
- Maintain confidentiality and use flexibility and time management to keep operations running smoothly.
- Experience using Microsoft Office.
- Four-year degree.
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