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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales - Assistant Manager Merchandising and Service

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$64k - $128k
Expert
Bachelor's
East Windsor, NJ, 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 be able to manage conflict, lead, 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 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.
  • The candidate must climb up and down ladders.
  • A flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular attendance are required.
Responsibilities
  • Drive total store sales and understand how departments and teams contribute to sales growth and total store profitability.
  • Create a guest-focused culture, lead the team to prioritize the guest experience, and deliver store sales goals.
  • Create schedules and adjust them to align with guest traffic and business needs.
  • Manage the team’s planning of merchandising and pricing workload, including transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling, and promotions.
  • Assess the competition and use guest insights and feedback to drive the business and become the destination of choice for guests.
  • Work a schedule aligned with guest and business needs, including early morning, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.
  • Build a team of consultants knowledgeable and passionate about Apparel and Accessories, Beauty, and Electronics.
  • Manage and develop the sales force using selling training techniques.
  • Lead Apparel and Accessories, Beauty, and Electronics backroom processes, organization, layout, and salesfloor replenishment to ensure product availability.
  • Lead the team to deliver visual presentations in Apparel and Accessories, Home, Baby, and other seasonally relevant areas.
  • Ensure fitting rooms are welcoming and used as an extension of the sales floor.
  • Plan, lead, and follow up on organizational and operational change.
  • Anticipate and identify changes in store trends.
  • Anticipate staffing needs, plan talent, and recruit for both long- and short-term needs.
  • Develop and coach the team and Team Leaders to elevate their skills and expertise.
  • Lead team onboarding and learning, and close product knowledge and skill gaps through development, coaching, and team interactions.
  • Establish accountability through clear expectations and performance management.
  • Provide service and a shopping experience that meets guest needs.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold the team accountable to the same standards.
  • Address store needs, including emergencies and regulatory visits.
  • As a key carrier, follow safe and secure training and processes.
  • 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%