Executive Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager) - Longmont, CO (Starting Spring 2026)

Target • Longmont, CO

57d • $60,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here. At Target, we believe in our leaders having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of an Executive Team Leader can provide you with the: Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience building and managing a guest first team culture across the store Skills in guest engagement; problem solving and resolution Knowledge of retail business fundamentals Experience setting and planning department (s) monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver service and sales goals Experience managing a team of hourly team members, leaders and creating business strategies and goals Skills in recruiting, selecting and talent management of hourly team members and leaders As an Executive Team Leader, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following 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 (observe, recognize and coach) on critical behaviors. 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 and ensuring your team understands and feels supported to make things right for the guest. 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. Lead team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment. As a key carrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes. Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.). All other duties based on business needs.

Requirements

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Manage conflict, lead and hold others accountable
• Relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization
• Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis
• Learn and adapt to current technology needs
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently and with a team
• Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
• Interpret instructions, reports and information
• Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds
• Accurately handle cash register operations and cash transactions
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessary

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 (observe, recognize and coach) on critical behaviors.
• 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 and ensuring your team understands and feels supported to make things right for the guest.
• 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. Lead team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment.
• As a key carrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes.
• Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.).
• All other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• 401(k)
• employee discount
• short term disability
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees