Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Store Manager Merchandising) - Beavercreek, OH

Target • Beavercreek, OH

4d • $64,000 - $128,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Store Manager Merchandising) role at Target focuses on driving sales and creating an exceptional guest experience within specialty departments such as Apparel & Accessories, Beauty, and Electronics. This position involves leading a team of hourly team members and leaders, managing merchandising and sales goals, and ensuring product availability and presentation on the sales floor. The role requires a strong understanding of retail business fundamentals, guest service, and talent management. Team members in this role gain knowledge in guest service, retail business, workload planning, and managing multiple specialty businesses. The position offers a dynamic work environment where team members can develop skills for a career in retail.

Requirements

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity
• 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
• 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
• Climb up and down ladders
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessary

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of guest service fundamentals, experience building and managing a guest first culture on your team
• Knowledge of retail business fundamentals including: department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotions strategies
• Experience setting and planning department(s) monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver on sales goals
• Ability to manage multiple specialty businesses and balance team member expertise in each area to effectively manage teams in each department
• Knowledge of competitors and ability to leverage insights that drive business objectives in each specialty department
• Experience managing a team of hourly team members and leaders and creating business specific strategies and goals
• Skills in recruiting, selecting and talent management of hourly team members and leaders

Responsibilities

• Drive total store sales and understand the impact of specialty departments on overall profitability.
• Create a guest-obsessed culture and lead the team to prioritize guest experience and achieve sales goals.
• Create and adjust schedules based on guest traffic and business needs.
• Manage the team to effectively plan merchandising and pricing workload, including transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling, and promotions.
• Assess the competition and leverage guest insights and feedback to drive business objectives.
• Build a team of consultants knowledgeable and passionate about Apparel and Accessories, Beauty, and Electronics.
• Manage and develop the sales force using selling training techniques.
• Lead backroom processes, organization, layout, and replenishment of the sales floor for specialty departments.
• Lead the team to deliver inspiring visual merchandising in relevant areas.
• Ensure fitting rooms are welcoming and used as an extension of the sales floor.
• Plan, lead, and follow up on organizational and operational changes.
• Anticipate and identify changes in store trends.
• Anticipate staffing needs, develop talent plans, and recruit team members.
• Develop and coach the team and Team Leaders to enhance their skills and expertise.
• Lead team onboarding, learning, and address product knowledge and skill gaps.
• Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management.
• Provide service and a shopping experience that meets guest needs.
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold the team accountable.
• Address store needs, including emergencies and regulatory visits.
• As a key carrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs (medical, vision, dental, 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
• Education Level: Associate degree