Executive Team Leader GM & Food Sales (Assistant Manager Grocery)- Maryland

Target • Columbia, MD

394d • $60,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Executive Team Leader GM & Food Sales (Assistant Manager Grocery) at Target is responsible for driving total store sales and managing the General Merchandise and Food Sales teams. This role focuses on ensuring a consistent guest experience by overseeing product availability, food safety, and operational efficiency. The Executive Team Leader will lead a team of experts, develop strategies for workload planning, and create a guest-obsessed culture that prioritizes service and sales goals.

Requirements

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong interest and knowledge of the Food & Beverage business.
• 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 and decision making.
• Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in retail business fundamentals including department sales trends and inventory management.
• Experience managing a team of hourly team members and leaders.
• Skills in recruiting, selecting, and talent management of hourly team members.

Responsibilities

• Drive total store sales and understand the role in sales growth.
• Manage Food & Beverage, food services, inbound, outbound, replenishment, inventory accuracy, presentation, pricing, and promotional signing processes.
• Manage a team of experts in operations, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Enable efficient delivery to guests by leading pick, pack, and ship fulfillment work.
• Develop a strategy and utilize workload planning tools to complete all scheduled workload.
• Conduct regular check-ins with the team to ensure task completion.
• Manage all GM backroom and sales floor areas, reviewing reporting to identify gaps and develop plans to resolve them.
• Oversee GM Team Leaders' workload planning including transitions, revisions, and sales plans.
• Drive fulfillment sales by leading the Fulfillment team to fulfill orders accurately and efficiently.
• Train, validate, and coach the team to deliver proper execution on food safety standards.
• Lead an efficient operation to fund the sales culture.
• Create a guest-obsessed culture that prioritizes the guest experience and delivers on store sales goals.
• Assess competition and leverage guest insights to drive business objectives.
• Work a flexible schedule that aligns with guest and business needs, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee discount program.
• Short term and long term disability insurance.
• 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