Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Manager Merchandising & Service) - Fenton, MO

Target•Fenton, MO

1d•$64,000 - $128,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Manager Merchandising & Service) role at Target focuses on leading teams in Apparel & Accessories (A&A), Beauty, and Electronics. This position involves driving sales, ensuring an exceptional guest experience, and managing the operational aspects of these departments. Team members in this role are responsible for merchandising, inventory management, pricing, and maintaining the sales floor and backroom. Target emphasizes meaningful experiences for team members to build skills for a career, offering knowledge in guest service fundamentals, retail business operations, and team leadership.

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

Responsibilities

Drive total store sales and understand departmental impact on profitability.
Create and lead a guest-obsessed culture, prioritizing guest experience and sales goals.
Create schedules and adjust them 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 and manage a team of knowledgeable and passionate consultants in A&A, Beauty, and Electronics.
Lead backroom processes, organization, layout, and replenishment of the sales floor.
Deliver inspiring visual merchandising in A&A, Home, Baby, and other seasonally 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, talent plan, and recruit for both short and long term.
Develop and coach team members and Team Leaders to elevate 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 service and a shopping experience that meets guest needs.
Demonstrate 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.