Executive Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager) CT/MA/NH/RI (Starting Summer 2026)​

Target • Lanesborough, MA

114d • $60,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Executive Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager) position at Target is an entry-level role starting in January or Summer 2026. This position is designed to help leaders build and develop skills for a career in retail management. The role 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 guest service fundamentals, problem-solving, and team management, while also being responsible for staffing, training, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a retail environment.
• Ability to work in a fun and energetic environment.
• Passion for providing excellent guest service.

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 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 on 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