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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Store Director

Full-Time
$106k - $212k
Expert
Bachelor's
Kokomo, IN, USA
In Person
RetailRetail Store Management
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A four-year degree or equivalent experience.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Team leadership and engagement skills.
  • Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial analysis, and quantitative analysis.
  • Ability to manage conflict and hold others accountable.
  • Ability to relate well to and interact with all levels of the organization.
  • Welcoming and helpful attitude.
  • Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
  • Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Ability to communicate on multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
  • Ability to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
  • Ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
  • Ability to accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
  • Ability to climb up and down ladders as needed.
  • Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
  • Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties, including Drive-Up and carryout.
  • Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift, which may vary.
  • Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and reliable and prompt attendance.
Responsibilities
  • Lead a large team of hourly team members and leaders, including leaders of leaders, and develop leaders who care about their teams and guests.
  • Recruit, select, manage talent, and plan talent across all store departments.
  • Build and lead a guest-first culture across the store, delivering guest service and experience.
  • Run a profitable growth business, including managing retail business financials such as payroll and profit and loss, and driving sales growth.
  • Create store-specific strategies and manage the team to deliver results.
  • Lead total-store retail business fundamentals, including sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns and satisfaction, pricing and promotions strategies, and specialty businesses.
  • Set quarterly total-store business priorities and manage the team to deliver on sales goals.
  • Make business decisions by assessing market competition and understanding guest insights and feedback.
  • Take an active role in onboarding, developing, and growing leaders; set clear expectations and drive accountability through consistent performance management.
  • Partner with HR to create and deliver sustainable and equitable talent strategies that support career progression and team growth.
  • Maintain an approachable and available presence, fostering a culture where leaders and team members can share concerns and issues are resolved quickly.
  • Recruit, hire, and retain a passionate team with area-specific knowledge and expertise.
  • Oversee scheduling to meet business needs, provide a consistent guest experience, and align with team member availability and desired hours.
  • Own and implement leadership schedules aligned with guest and business needs, including weekends, mornings, evenings, overnight shifts, and seasonal adjustments.
  • Promote inclusivity by valuing diverse voices and approaches, being authentic and respectful, and creating equitable experiences.
  • Invest in and follow up on personal and team training, ensuring timely completion of required training.
  • Model a welcoming guest experience by greeting guests and helping address their needs.
  • Lead a guest-focused culture that balances in-store and digital experiences and achieves sales and operational goals, including informing guests about the Target App, Target Circle Card, Target Circle, Drive Up, Order Pick Up, and Circle 360 same-day delivery.
  • Build and execute plans for efficient operations that fund future growth.
  • Establish operational best practices, identify where shortages may occur, build routines and action plans to address opportunities, and set clear goals and expectations for team accountability.
  • Use financial, operational, safety, food safety, team, and guest reports to understand the business and make decisions.
  • Drive financial accountability by monitoring sales trends, leadership headcount guidelines, payroll, and hourly overtime guidance, and helping teams understand their role in sales growth and store profitability.
  • Assess competition and use guest insights and feedback to make the store the destination of choice.
  • Build relationships with the store community to address pressing local needs.
  • Work with field support partners to solve problems and drive continuous operational improvement.
  • Set clear team priorities by balancing competing priorities and demands.
  • Own store safety culture and performance by modeling and recognizing safe behavior, identifying and correcting hazards, assisting with incident response, validating investigations, and driving sustainable solutions.
  • Validate an in-store security culture focused on deterrence, response, and resolution, and execute merchandise protection strategies according to best practices.
  • As a key carrier, follow safe and secure training and processes.
  • Address store emergency and compliance needs.
  • Model ethical conduct, safety including food safety, and compliance, and hold the team accountable to the same standards.

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

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%