Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Manager Merchandising and Service) - Greater Portland OR

Target • Portland, OR

3d • $64,000 - $128,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales is responsible for leading teams in Apparel & Accessories (A&A), Beauty, and Electronics. This role focuses on driving sales through active selling, compelling visual merchandising, and ensuring product availability and ease of shopping. The position offers opportunities for team members to build and develop skills for a career, gaining knowledge in guest service, retail business fundamentals, sales trends, inventory management, and strategic planning. The role involves managing multiple specialty businesses, leading teams of hourly team members and leaders, and developing strategies to meet business objectives.

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

Responsibilities

• Drive total store sales and understand departmental impact on profitability.
• Create a guest-obsessed culture and lead the team to prioritize 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.
• Work a schedule that aligns with guest and business needs, including early mornings, evenings, overnights, and weekends.
• Build a team of knowledgeable and passionate consultants for Apparel and Accessories, 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 moments in A&A, Home, Baby, and other seasonally relevant areas.
• Ensure fitting rooms are used as an extension of the sales floor and are welcoming.
• 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 for both short and long-term.
• Develop and coach the team and Team Leaders to elevate their skills and expertise.
• Lead team onboarding, learning, and address product knowledge and skill gaps through development and coaching.
• 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.
• 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