Full-Time

Executive Team Leader General Merchandise & Grocery

Updated on 9/3/2026

Target

Target

10,001+ employees

Multi-channel retailer selling apparel, home, groceries

Compensation Overview

$64k - $128k/yr

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Minot, ND, 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 is required.
  • Strong interest and knowledge of the Food & Beverage business 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 be able to relate well 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 be able to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
  • The candidate must be able to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
  • The candidate must be able to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds.
  • The candidate must accurately handle cash register operations.
  • The candidate must be able to climb up and down ladders.
  • A flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular attendance are necessary.
Responsibilities
  • Drive total store sales and understand how departments and teams contribute to sales growth and total store profitability.
  • Manage Food & 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 to enable efficient delivery to guests.
  • Develop a strategy and use workload planning tools to complete all scheduled workload while keeping 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 Leaders’ 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 & Beverage Team Leaders’ workload planning, including transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling, and promotions.
  • Create a guest-focused culture that prioritizes the guest experience and delivers store sales goals.
  • Assess the competition and leverage 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.
  • Ensure products are in stock, fresh, available, food safe, accurately priced, and accurately signed on the sales floor with minimal disruption to guests.
  • Assess General Merchandise and Food & Beverage backroom and sales floor areas, walk Food & 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 its 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 in the same way and hold others accountable.
  • As a key carrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes.
  • Address store needs, including emergencies and regulatory visits.
  • Perform other duties based on business needs.

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

  • Q2 2026 comparable sales rose 3.8%, and Target raised full-year guidance.
  • Target opened its 2,000th store and plans over 30 openings in 2026.
  • Next-day delivery now reaches over 50 metros, expanding free speedy fulfillment options.

What critics are saying

  • Fiddelke cut 1,800 corporate roles in October 2025 after prolonged sales declines.
  • DEI backlash, boycotts, and litigation damaged Target’s brand trust through 2026.
  • Tariffs and import exposure pressure pricing; a failed turnaround threatens Target’s relevance.

What makes Target unique

  • Target combines 2,000 stores with same-day, next-day, and Drive Up fulfillment.
  • Target Circle 360, Roundel, and Target Plus deepen recurring digital monetization.
  • Target’s owned-brand design still differentiates it from Walmart and Costco.

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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

-4%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-4%