Full-Time

Executive Team Leader Service & Engagement

Assistant Manager Front End

Updated on 8/17/2026

Target

Target

10,001+ employees

Multi-channel retailer selling apparel, home, groceries

Compensation Overview

$64k - $128k/yr

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Cicero, NY, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Inventory Management
Financial analysis

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Requirements
  • A four-year degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
  • Strong business acumen is required.
  • Ability to manage conflict, lead, and hold others accountable is required.
  • Ability to relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization is required.
  • Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial analysis, and quantitative analysis, are required.
  • Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs is required.
  • Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently and with a team is required.
  • Ability to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues is required.
  • Ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information is required.
  • 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 40 pounds, is required.
  • Ability to accurately handle cash register operations and cash transactions is required.
  • A flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular attendance are required.
Responsibilities
  • Build a team of Guest Advocates and Service and Engagement Leaders who exceed guest service expectations through reduced wait times, friendly guest interactions, and service recovery.
  • Drive total store sales and understand how departments and teams contribute to total store profitability.
  • Anticipate staffing needs, create talent plans, 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 for front-of-store experiences.
  • Conduct consistent development conversations throughout the Service and Engagement Team Leader career path.
  • Personalize recognition and appreciation to reinforce critical guest service behaviors and promote a positive, guest-centric culture.
  • Establish accountability through clear expectations and performance management, including listening, observing, recognizing, and coaching on critical Service and Engagement behaviors.
  • Use business reporting and guest insights to troubleshoot and follow up on opportunity areas.
  • Respond to negative guest shopping experiences by de-escalating situations and ensuring the team is supported in resolving guest concerns.
  • Own schedules that support peak traffic times, key holiday events, and weekends.
  • Manage the store experience by anticipating and responding urgently to staffing and scheduling needs based on guest traffic and sales fluctuations.
  • Ensure Team Leader schedules support a frictionless experience during peak traffic for checklanes, self-checkout, Order Pick-up, and drive-up services.
  • Champion physical and digital offerings, including Target RedCard and Wallet, so the team can inform, educate, and promote guest benefits and features.
  • Ensure the team stays up to date on major promotions, brand launches, and events.
  • Use guest survey reporting tools to drive change in high-impact guest experience areas and use feedback to coach and recognize teams.
  • Lead the team to deliver an efficient guest pickup experience.
  • Work a schedule aligned with guest and business needs, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold the team accountable to these commitments.
  • Follow all safe and secure training and processes as a key carrier.
  • Address store needs, including emergencies and regulatory visits.
  • Perform other duties based on business needs.
  • Provide guest service, solve concerns, and make the guest experience easier.
  • Interact with guests throughout the day and support a welcoming, inspired, and rewarding shopping experience.
  • Scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently.
  • Handle cash register operations and cash transactions accurately.
Desired Qualifications
  • No distinct preferred or desirable qualifications are explicitly identified.

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%