Executive Team Leader GM Sales (Assistant Manager General Merchandise)

Target • Kansas City, MO

1d • $64,000 - $128,000

About The Position

The Executive Team Leader GM Sales leads General Merchandise operations and sales at a Target store. This role manages a team responsible for inbound and outbound processes, replenishment, inventory accuracy, presentation, pricing, promotional signing, and, where applicable, fulfillment. The team leader drives total store sales and profitability while ensuring merchandise is set, in stock, accurately priced, and ready for guests.

The role builds a guest-first culture, plans and schedules workload around business priorities and guest traffic, monitors execution, and addresses gaps in backroom and sales-floor operations. It also includes developing and coaching Team Leaders and other team members, recruiting and planning talent, managing performance, leading through change, and maintaining ethical, safe, and compliant practices. The position is active and may require work at varied times, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 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 efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to accurately handle cash-register operations.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders.
• Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Drive total store sales and understand how GM departments contribute to sales growth and store profitability.
• Manage teams executing inbound, outbound, replenishment, inventory accuracy, presentation, pricing, and promotional-signing processes across GM areas.
• Lead operations teams focused on accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead pick, pack, and ship fulfillment work where applicable; ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and efficiently and guest promise times are met.
• Create a guest-focused culture and lead the team to deliver guest experiences and store sales goals.
• Plan and use workload tools to complete scheduled work and keep the store guest-ready.
• Create scheduling plans with Team Leaders based on business workload and guest traffic.
• Conduct regular check-ins to ensure tasks and workload are completed.
• Manage GM backroom and sales-floor areas; review reporting, identify gaps, and develop plans to resolve them.
• Oversee Team Leaders’ workload planning for transitions, revisions, and sales plans across GM areas.
• Assess competitors and use guest insights and feedback to drive business and become a destination of choice.
• Plan, manage, and follow up on organizational and operational change; anticipate changes in store trends.
• Develop and coach Team Leaders and elevate team skills and expertise.
• Set clear expectations and manage performance to establish accountability.
• Anticipate staffing needs, plan talent, and recruit for short- and long-term needs.
• Model ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold the team accountable to these commitments.
• As a key carrier, follow safe and secure training and processes.
• Address store needs, including emergencies and regulatory visits.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and dependents may receive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance and other comprehensive health benefits and programs.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Financial, education, and well-being benefits and programs.

What This Job Offers

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