Executive Team Leader GM & Grocery (Assistant Manager General Merchandise and Grocery)- Bangor, ME

Target • Bangor, ME

5d • $64,000 - $128,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Team Leader GM & Grocery (Assistant Manager General Merchandise and Grocery) leads General Merchandise and Food & Beverage operations to deliver a consistent, guest-first experience and achieve department and store sales goals. The role oversees backroom and sales-floor execution, including replenishment, pricing and signing, merchandising, workload planning, food freshness and safety, and fulfillment where applicable. It also develops and manages team leaders and team members through coaching, training, recognition, recruitment, accountability, and performance management.

The position reviews guest, financial, team, and operational reporting to identify gaps and plan corrective actions. It partners across teams and with vendors, manages food and beverage business and alcohol sales, supports inventory accuracy and regulatory compliance, and leads store security, merchandise protection, emergency, and safe-and-secure processes. The role regularly assumes store-level Leader on Duty responsibilities during assigned shifts.

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 dealing with ambiguity.
• Ability to manage conflict, lead, and hold others accountable.
• Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision-making, and financial and quantitative analysis.
• Ability to relate well to and interact with all levels of the organization.
• 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 efficiently and safely, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 44 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
• Ability to climb ladders using three points of contact.
• Ability to work in environments ranging from 34°F to -10°F as needed.
• Flexible availability for varying hours and shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and peak shopping times; reliable and prompt attendance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver guest experience commitments and foster a guest-first culture through team accountability, development, training, and recognition.
• Review guest, financial, team, and operational metrics and reporting to identify gaps, set priorities, and drive results.
• Oversee General Merchandise and Food & Beverage backroom and sales-floor operations, validating completion of plans to address gaps.
• Lead daily and weekly workload execution, including merchandising, signing, display setup and updates, sampling, receiving, replenishment, backroom organization, and price changes.
• Drive department and total-store sales and profitability, and communicate how team and department actions affect results.
• Model welcoming guest service and partner across teams to create an easy, inspiring, and friendly experience.
• Assess operational practices and educate the team on opportunities through onboarding, learning, and required training.
• Manage Food & Beverage operations, food services where applicable, and alcohol sales.
• Lead fulfillment pick, pack, and ship work where applicable; review fulfillment reporting and develop plans to address gaps.
• Use workload planning tools to complete scheduled work and keep areas guest ready; check in regularly with the team to guide task completion based on priorities and resources.
• Build a food-safety culture by training, validating, and coaching the team on food-safety standards and cleaning routines.
• Develop vendor partnerships and establish clear expectations and brand standards.
• Lead understanding of how operational procedures affect shortage, profitability, replenishment, inventory, pricing accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Assess competition and use guest insights and feedback to improve the business and make Target a destination of choice.
• Ensure products are in stock, fresh, available, food safe, and accurately priced and signed, while minimizing disruption to guests.
• Anticipate staffing needs and lead talent planning and recruitment.
• Set clear expectations and manage performance to establish a culture of accountability.
• Promote inclusivity, ethical conduct, compliance with Target policies and safety procedures, and a safe workplace; report and correct hazards and hold the team accountable to these standards.
• Lead store security practices focused on deterrence, response, and resolution, as well as merchandise protection strategies.
• As a key carrier, implement safe-and-secure training and processes; address store emergency and compliance needs.
• Regularly assume store-level Leader on Duty responsibilities during assigned shifts.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and dependents may receive comprehensive health benefits, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager