Executive Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager) Little Rock, AR (Starting Summer 2026)​

Target • Conway, AR

88d • $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 team members build and develop skills for a career in retail management. The role involves creating a guest-obsessed culture, managing a team, and ensuring the store meets its sales goals. Responsibilities include staffing, training, performance management, and addressing guest experiences. The position is located in various stores in Little Rock, AR, and surrounding areas.

Requirements

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Ability to manage conflict 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 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