Executive Team Leader Assets Protection (Assistant Manager Loss Prevention) - Springfield, MO

Target • Springfield, MO

5d • $64,000 - $128,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Team Leader of Assets Protection leads efforts to keep guests, team members, and the Target brand safe and secure while mitigating shortage risks, preventing and resolving theft and fraud, and ensuring products are available to guests. The role develops and implements strategic asset-protection plans, leads crisis response and safety practices, and drives profitable sales through shortage prevention. It also recruits, develops, coaches, and manages team members and leaders, and partners closely with the Store Director and district or market teams. The schedule is aligned with guest and business needs and may include early morning or overnight shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• Meet applicable state or local licensure and other legal requirements related to the position.
• 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, and financial 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 apprehend subjects in accordance with company policy.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, including frequently lifting or moving items up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders.
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular attendance.
• Schedule availability aligned with guest and business needs, including early morning or overnight shifts, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Drive total store sales and profitability by helping ensure products are in stock and available to guests.
• Lead a safe and secure culture by driving physical security and safety processes, responding to emergencies, and planning for in-store events.
• Educate store leaders and teams on emergency preparedness and physical security procedures.
• Identify shortage risks and develop strategies to reduce shortage and support profitable sales.
• Serve as a resource for company initiatives for Assets Protection team leaders in the district or market.
• Lead investigative and verbal de-escalation trainings and facilitate other training as needed; maintain required training.
• Manage identification and resolution of internal investigations, including conducting internal interviews at the store and nearby stores when directed.
• Identify theft and shortage trends and develop proactive prevention strategies; set operational shortage priorities and educate store teams on them.
• Manage prevention, identification, and resolution of external theft incidents and investigations.
• Build partnerships to identify market trends and competition strategies, and use guest insights and feedback to support the business.
• Partner closely with the Store Director.
• Develop, schedule, and deploy resources based on safety, security, and theft trends.
• Plan, lead, and follow up on organizational and operational change.
• Set clear expectations and use performance management to establish accountability.
• Anticipate staffing needs, plan talent, and recruit for both long- and short-term needs.
• Support onboarding and development of district or market Assets Protection Team Leaders.
• Develop, coach, and lead team members and Team Leaders to build their skills and expertise.
• Communicate, influence, and educate the team, peers, and store teams on Assets Protection priorities, including shortage priorities.
• Model and reinforce store safety practices, recognize safe behaviors, address hazards and unsafe behaviors, and investigate injuries to identify root causes and develop action plans.
• Act as a first responder for in-store incidents, including security and weather events.
• Provide guest service and a shopping experience that meets guest needs.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through development, inclusive behavior, and proactive management of bias.
• As a key carrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and dependents may receive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, among 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