Executive Team Leader General Merchandise & Food Sales (Assistant Manager GM & Grocery) - Brentwood, MO

Target • Brentwood, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Team Leader General Merchandise & Food Sales leads General Merchandise and Food & Beverage operations to deliver a consistent, guest-first shopping experience and achieve store sales goals. The role oversees inbound, outbound, replenishment, inventory accuracy, presentation, pricing, promotional signing, food service where applicable, and fulfillment activities. The leader manages and develops team members and other leaders, plans workload, maintains product availability and food safety, and responds to store needs. The role requires a flexible schedule aligned with guest and business needs, including early mornings, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong interest in and knowledge of the Food & Beverage business.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Comfort with ambiguity; ability to manage conflict, lead, and hold others accountable.
• Ability to relate well 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 scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to accurately handle cash register operations and climb ladders.
• Flexible schedule and regular attendance, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Applicants offered a food-handling position at a covered location may be required to provide proof of Hepatitis A vaccination or immunity, subject to applicable law and exemptions.

Responsibilities

• Drive total store sales and understand how departments and teams contribute to store profitability.
• Manage Food & Beverage, food services where applicable, inbound, outbound, replenishment, inventory accuracy, presentation, pricing, and promotional signing processes for General Merchandise areas.
• Manage teams responsible for operational accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead pick, pack, and ship fulfillment work where applicable, ensuring orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Plan and use workload tools to complete scheduled work and keep the store guest-ready; check in with the team on task completion.
• Manage General Merchandise backroom and sales floor areas, review reporting, identify gaps, and develop plans to resolve them.
• Oversee General Merchandise Team Leaders’ workload planning, including transitions, revisions, and sales plans.
• Lead the Fulfillment team to meet fulfillment sales goals, order accuracy, and guest promise times.
• Build a food-safety-focused culture by training, validating, and coaching the team on food safety standards and cleaning routines.
• Lead efficient operations and oversee Food & Beverage Team Leaders’ workload planning, including transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling, and promotions.
• Create a guest-focused culture and deliver store sales goals; use competitive insights and guest feedback to support business objectives.
• Ensure products are in stock, fresh, available, food safe, accurately priced, and signed with minimal disruption to guests.
• Assess General Merchandise and Food & Beverage backroom and sales floor areas, walk Food & Beverage standards, review reporting, and address identified priorities and gaps.
• Plan, lead, and follow up on organizational and operational change; anticipate and identify store trends.
• Develop, coach, train, and hold team members accountable; set expectations, manage performance, anticipate staffing needs, plan talent, and recruit for short- and long-term needs.
• Provide service and a shopping experience that meets guest needs.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold the team accountable to the same standards.
• Follow safe and secure training and processes as a key carrier.
• Address store needs, including emergencies and regulatory visits, and perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs for eligible team members and dependents, which may include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 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