Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Manager Merchandising & Service) - Lexington, KY

Target • Lexington, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales is responsible for leading a team of specialized consultants who provide tailored suggestions and solutions through active selling and compelling visual merchandising presentations. This role focuses on enhancing the guest experience in departments such as Apparel & Accessories (A&A), Beauty, and Electronics, while ensuring product availability and ease of shopping. The position involves managing workload, sales goals, and team development, offering opportunities for meaningful experiences and skill-building for career advancement within Target.

Requirements

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity
• Ability to manage conflict, lead, and hold others accountable
• Ability to relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization
• Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis
• Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs
• Ability to 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 and experience building a guest-first culture.
• Knowledge of retail business fundamentals including department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotions strategies.
• Experience setting and planning department 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.
• Knowledge of competitors and ability to leverage insights.
• Experience managing a team of hourly team members and leaders.
• Skills in recruiting, selecting, and talent management of hourly team members and leaders.
• Experience in Apparel & Accessories, Beauty, or Electronics departments.

Responsibilities

• Drive total store sales and understand the impact of specialty departments on overall profitability.
• Create and lead a guest-obsessed culture, prioritizing guest experience and sales goals.
• Create and adjust schedules based on guest traffic and business needs.
• Manage merchandising and pricing workload, including transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling, and promotions.
• Assess competition and leverage guest insights to drive business objectives.
• Work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, overnights, and weekends.
• Build and develop a knowledgeable and passionate sales team for A&A, Beauty, and Electronics.
• Manage and develop the sales force using selling training techniques.
• Lead backroom processes, organization, layout, and replenishment for A&A, Beauty, and Electronics.
• Deliver inspiring visual merchandising in A&A, Home, Baby, and other seasonal areas.
• Ensure fitting rooms are maintained 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 team members and Team Leaders to enhance their skills.
• Lead team onboarding, learning, and address product knowledge and skill gaps.
• Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management.
• Provide excellent guest service and shopping experiences.
• Demonstrate and lead a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
• Address store needs, including emergencies and regulatory visits.
• Follow all safe and secure training and processes as a key carrier.

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