Closing Team Leader

$51,480 - $87,464/Yr

Target - Milltown, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Milltown, NJ

10,001+ employees

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

The Closing Team Leader at Target is responsible for ensuring a positive guest experience during the closing hours of the store. This role involves leading the closing team to maintain operational efficiency, drive sales, and uphold service standards while fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Closing Team Leader will engage in various responsibilities that contribute to the overall success of the store, including coaching team members, managing workload, and supporting store operations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development and modeling inclusive behaviors.
• Demonstrate a service culture that prioritizes the guest experience and coach team members to deliver service standards.
• Understand the role in sales growth and how each area contributes to total store profitability.
• Lead and execute best practices for team onboarding and learning, helping to close skill gaps through coaching and interactions.
• Problem solve and prioritize across multiple business areas to execute store strategies and deliver business results.
• Assist leaders through communication and collaboration to influence sales performance and workload deliverables.
• Support store operations by ensuring departments are zoned, in-stock, signed, and labeled appropriately.
• Use business planning tools to share priorities and updates with store leadership.
• Evaluate candidates for open positions and develop a guest-centric team.
• Support team onboarding and learning, helping to close skill gaps through development and coaching.
• Lead a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, holding the team accountable to these standards.

Requirements

• Previous retail experience preferred, but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong workload management and prioritization skills.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude with effective communication skills.
• Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a leadership role within a retail environment.
• Familiarity with cash register operations and handling cash.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders and lift merchandise up to 44 pounds.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee discount program.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.