Full-Time

Store Director

General Manager, Columbus, OH

Posted on 8/30/2025

Target

Target

10,001+ employees

Multi-channel retailer selling apparel, home, groceries

Compensation Overview

$104k - $208k/yr

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Columbus, OH, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (3)
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Requirements
  • 4 year degree or equivalent experience
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis
  • Manage conflict and lead and hold others accountable
  • Relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization
  • Welcoming and helpful attitude
  • Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
  • Interpret instructions, reports and information
  • Accurately handle cash register operations
  • Climb up and down ladders
  • Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds
  • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessary
Responsibilities
  • Own your store’s overall business to drive efficiency and grow sales
  • Leverage your reports (financial, operational, team and guest) to understand the business and make decisions.
  • Understand sales trends and lead your team to drive sales growth in core businesses (Style, Beauty, Electronics, Food & Beverage) by leaning into key seasons, events and weekends.
  • Know and assess the competition; leverage guest insights and feedback to drive the business and be the destination of choice for our guests.
  • Lead an efficient operation to fund the sales culture.
  • As a key carrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes.
  • Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.).
  • Always demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance. Lead and hold the team accountable to work in the same way. Cultivate a guest-centric and engaged team
  • Develop a team and culture that is committed to guest loyalty and shares services and rewards likeREDcard, Drive-up, Order Pick-Up,Shiptand Wallet to improve convenience and frequency.
  • Lead a confident and knowledgeable sales force that delivers a differentiated experience for our guests, prioritizes the guest over task and delivers a welcoming, inspiring, rewarding and easy guest experience.
  • Recruit, hire and retain a passionate team for area specific knowledge and expertise.
  • Invest in training to enhance skills and capabilities
  • Evaluate and manage individual impact through a total store contribution.
  • Create sustainable talent strategies to fuel continued team growth.
  • Own and implement exempt and hourly schedules that align to guest and business needs (including weekends, mornings, evenings, overnight, and appropriate seasonal adjustments).

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Owned brands command premium margins, offsetting grocery commoditization from Walmart competition.
  • 66 supply chain facilities and 27 sourcing offices enable rapid inventory optimization.
  • Urban store density positions Target for same-day fulfillment against Amazon Prime.

What critics are saying

  • Q1 2025 merchandise sales dropped 3.1%; company expects low-single-digit annual decline.[1]
  • Operating income fell 18.9% as boycotts from left-leaning customer base intensify.[3]
  • Tariffs negatively impact earnings; inventory glut risks repeat 2023 markdown crisis.[4]

What makes Target unique

  • 45+ exclusive brands and 1,978 stores within 10 miles of 75% of U.S. population.
  • Design For All philosophy creates high-quality affordable products competitors cannot replicate.
  • Target Circle loyalty program drives engagement across three membership tiers with personalized benefits.

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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

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