Executive Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager) AL/FL (Starting Summer 2026)

Target • Daphne, AL

91d • $60,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Executive Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager) position at Target is an entry-level role that starts in January or Summer 2026. This role is designed to help team members build and develop skills for a career in retail management. The position involves creating a guest-obsessed culture, managing a team, and ensuring that the store meets its sales goals. The Executive Team Leader will engage in various responsibilities, including staffing, training, and performance management, while also addressing guest needs and operational changes.

Requirements

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Ability to manage conflict, lead and hold others accountable.
• Ability to relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis.
• Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Create a guest-obsessed culture that prioritizes the guest experience and delivers on store sales goals.
• Anticipate staffing needs, talent plan and recruit - both long and short term.
• Manage leaders to follow up on training completion, check for understanding, and provide continuous education opportunities.
• Engage in consistent and meaningful development conversations throughout the critical touch points with Team leaders.
• Personalize recognition and appreciation to reinforce critical guest service behaviors and promote a positive team and guest centric culture.
• Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management.
• Understand business reporting and guest insights to understand, troubleshoot and follow up on opportunity areas.
• Quickly respond to any negative guest shopping experience by de-escalating the situation.
• Create a scheduling plan in partnership with your Team Leaders based off of monthly and weekly business workload and guest traffic.
• Plan, manage and follow-up on organizational and operational change.
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
• Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.).
• Perform all other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree