Full-Time

Specialty Sales Executive Team Leader

Posted on 8/18/2026

Target

Target

10,001+ employees

Multi-channel retailer selling apparel, home, groceries

Compensation Overview

$64k - $128k/yr

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Tinley Park, IL, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
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.
  • The ability to deal comfortably with ambiguity is required.
  • The ability to manage conflict, lead, and hold others accountable is required.
  • The ability to relate well to 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.
  • The ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs is required.
  • The ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently is required.
  • The ability to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues is required.
  • The ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information is required.
  • The ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds, is required.
  • Accurate cash register operation is required.
  • 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 and lead the team to prioritize the guest experience and deliver on store sales goals.
  • Create schedules and adjust them to align with guest traffic and business needs.
  • Manage the team’s merchandising and pricing workload, including transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling, and promotions.
  • Assess competitors and use guest insights and feedback to drive the business and become the destination of choice for guests.
  • 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 sales-floor replenishment.
  • Lead the team to deliver inspiring visual moments in Apparel and Accessories, Home, Baby, and other seasonally relevant areas.
  • Ensure fitting rooms are used as an extension of the sales floor and remain welcoming.
  • Plan, lead, and follow up on organizational and operational change.
  • Anticipate and identify changes in unique store trends.
  • Anticipate staffing needs, create talent plans, 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.
  • Follow all safe-and-secure training and processes as a key carrier.
  • Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely.
  • Operate cash registers accurately.
  • Climb ladders as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of guest-service fundamentals and experience building and managing a guest-first culture.
  • Knowledge of retail business fundamentals, including department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing, and promotion strategies.
  • Experience setting and planning monthly or quarterly department workloads to support business priorities and managing teams to deliver on sales goals.
  • Ability to manage multiple specialty businesses and balance team-member expertise across departments.
  • Knowledge of competitors and ability to leverage insights that drive business objectives in specialty departments.
  • Experience managing hourly team members and leaders and creating business-specific strategies and goals.
  • Skills in recruiting, selecting, and managing hourly team-member and leader talent.

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%