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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Executive Team Leader General Merchandise & Food Sales - Assistant Manager General Merchandise and Operations

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$64k - $128k
Expert
Bachelor's
Bethel, CT, 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 interest in and knowledge of the Food & Beverage business is required.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
  • Strong business acumen is required.
  • The role requires comfort dealing with ambiguity.
  • 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 role requires the ability to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
  • The ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information is required.
  • The ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds, is required.
  • The ability to accurately handle cash register operations is required.
  • The ability to climb up and down ladders is required.
  • A flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular attendance are required.
Responsibilities
  • Drive total store sales and understand how the role, departments, and team contribute to sales growth and total store profitability.
  • Manage Food & Beverage and food services, when applicable, as well as 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 scheduled workload and ensure the store is guest-ready.
  • Conduct regular check-ins with the team to ensure tasks and workload are completed.
  • Manage 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 orders accurately and efficiently and meet guest promise times.
  • Drive a food-safety culture; train, validate, and coach the team to execute food-safety standards and cleaning routines.
  • 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 competition and leverage guest insights and feedback to drive the business and make the store the destination of choice for guests.
  • Work a schedule aligned to guest and business needs, including early morning, evening, overnight shifts, and weekends.
  • Ensure products are in stock, fresh, available, food safe, and accurately priced and signed on the sales floor with minimal disruption to guests.
  • Assess General Merchandise and Food & Beverage backroom and sales floor areas, conduct Food & Beverage standards walks to assess food priorities, and review reporting to identify gaps and develop resolution plans.
  • 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; plan talent needs; 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 accordingly and hold others accountable to this commitment.
  • As a key carrier, follow safe and secure training and processes.
  • Address store needs, including emergencies and regulatory visits.
  • 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%