About The Position

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Advocates of guest experience who welcome, thank, and exceed guest service expectations by focusing on guest interaction, loyalty enrollment and store cleanliness. Advocates of both in-store and digital services and solutions who are knowledgeable about capabilities and features that drive adoption, usage and ultimately guest loyalty. Empowered to make shopping quick and easy for guests at the checklanes, guest services, gift registry, pick-up and drive up while ensuring exceptional quality. At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Guest Advocate can provide you with the skills and experience of: Communicating and interacting with guests to build a welcoming guest experience, Blending problem solving and decision making to positively impact the guest experience and resolve guest concerns, Adapting to different guest interactions and situations, Promoting and engaging around various benefits, offerings and services.

Requirements

  • Enjoy interacting and helping others (guests and team members).
  • Thrive in a fast-moving, highly active, and physically demanding role.
  • Possess teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Open to working a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times.
  • Communicate effectively, using positive language and attentiveness to guest needs.
  • Maintain a welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail while prioritizing tasks.
  • Willingness to educate guests and engage around products and services.
  • Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology.
  • Ability to work both independently and with a team.
  • Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Ability to resolve guest questions quickly on the spot.
  • Accurately handle checkout operations and transactions.
  • Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely.
  • Frequently lift or move product up to 10 pounds.
  • Occasionally lift or move merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
  • Work scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
  • Remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift.
  • Work in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements (e.g., Drive-Up, carryout).

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with Target App, Wallet, and Loyalty programs.
  • Familiarity with Order Pick-Up, Drive-Up, and online ordering.
  • Experience handling returns and exchanges.
  • Knowledge of food safety standards.
  • Experience with cash office operations.

Responsibilities

  • Greet guests warmly, making eye contact and initiating a helpful interaction.
  • Help guests find what they need and resolve issues to ensure a smooth shopping experience.
  • End every guest transaction with a sincere thank you.
  • Actively support team efforts and assist peers while maintaining a positive attitude.
  • Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience.
  • Demonstrate a service culture that prioritizes the guest service experience.
  • Inform guests about current promotions, store activities, and events.
  • Educate guests on how to use the Target App, including Wallet features.
  • Explain the benefits of Target Loyalty programs and assist with sign-ups.
  • Scan and bag guest items efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with food safety standards.
  • Minimize guest wait time while maintaining service and accuracy.
  • Direct guests to enroll, activate, and use Order Pick-Up, Drive-Up, and online ordering features.
  • Process returns and exchanges, partnering with leaders to solve issues according to Target's policies.
  • Maintain a clean and clutter-free work area by gathering unpurchased items, baskets, and hangers.
  • Stock supplies during store open hours while remaining available for guests.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
  • Work safely at all times, complying with safety policies and reporting hazards.
  • Support guest services like Order Pick-Up (OPU) and Drive-Up (DU) Orders, including DU Returns, and maintain compliance with adult beverage laws.
  • Handle checkout operations and transactions accurately.
  • Support cash office operations as needed.
  • Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely.
  • Lift or move product up to 10 pounds frequently and occasionally up to 44 pounds without assistance.

Benefits

  • Financial benefits
  • Education benefits
  • Well-being benefits
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