Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Manager Merchandising and Service) - Seekonk, MA

Target•Seekonk, MA

1d•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, Beauty, and Electronics, while ensuring product availability and ease of shopping. The position involves managing workload, sales goals, and team development within these specialty areas. Target aims to provide meaningful experiences that help team members build and develop skills for a career, and this role offers knowledge in guest service fundamentals, retail business operations, and team management.

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 contributions to profitability.
Create a guest-obsessed culture and lead the team to prioritize 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 objectives.
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 Apparel and Accessories, Beauty, and Electronics.
Lead backroom processes, organization, layout, and replenishment of the sales floor.
Deliver inspiring visual merchandising in relevant departments.
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 changes in store trends and staffing needs, and recruit talent.
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 excellent guest service.
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.