Executive Team Leader (ASM) of General Merchandise

Target • Clifton, NJ

4d • $64,000 - $128,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The General Merchandise Sales Executive Team Leader leads General Merchandise operations and teams to deliver an accurate, efficient, guest-first shopping experience and achieve store sales goals. The role oversees inbound and outbound processes, replenishment, inventory accuracy, sales-floor presentation, pricing, promotional signing, and—where applicable—pick, pack, and ship fulfillment. The team also supports Food & Beverage and Food Service operations to provide a fresh and food-safe experience.

The leader plans and manages department workloads and schedules, monitors business and guest trends, identifies operational gaps, and follows up on organizational and operational changes. They recruit and develop team members and Team Leaders, set clear expectations, and foster accountability, ethical conduct, safety, and compliance. The position also serves as a key carrier and responds to store needs, including emergencies and regulatory visits.

The work takes place in a fast-paced store environment and includes a flexible schedule that may involve nights, weekends, and holidays. The role requires accessing all areas of the building and handling merchandise, including frequently lifting or moving items up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Comfort with ambiguity.
• Ability to manage conflict, lead, and hold others accountable.
• Ability to relate to and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision-making, financial analysis, and quantitative analysis.
• Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• 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 scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to accurately handle cash register operations.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders.
• Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Drive total store sales and understand how the General Merchandise departments and team contribute to sales growth and profitability.
• Manage a team executing inbound, outbound, replenishment, inventory accuracy, presentation, pricing, and promotional signing processes across General Merchandise areas.
• Lead operations teams focused on accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead pick, pack, and ship fulfillment work where applicable; drive accurate and timely fulfillment of guest orders.
• Build a guest-first culture and lead the team to deliver a strong guest experience and meet store sales goals.
• Plan and manage department workloads using workload-planning tools, ensuring the store is guest-ready.
• Create scheduling plans with Team Leaders based on business workload and guest traffic.
• Conduct regular team check-ins to ensure tasks and workload are completed.
• Manage General Merchandise backroom and sales-floor areas, review reports, identify gaps, and develop plans to address them.
• Oversee Team Leaders' workload planning for transitions, revisions, and sales plans across General Merchandise areas.
• Assess competitors and use guest insights and feedback to inform business decisions and make the store a destination of choice.
• Plan, manage, and follow up on organizational and operational changes; anticipate changes in store trends.
• Develop and coach Team Leaders and elevate team skills and expertise.
• Set clear expectations and use performance management to establish accountability.
• Anticipate staffing needs, plan talent needs, and recruit for short- and long-term needs.
• Model ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold the team accountable to these standards.
• 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.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and dependents may receive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance and other health benefits and programs.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Financial, education, and well-being benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager