Specialty Sales Executive Team Leader

Target•Shorewood, IL

1d•$64,000 - $128,000

About The Position

The Specialty Sales Executive Team Leader leads Target’s Apparel & Accessories, Beauty, and Electronics sales teams to deliver a guest-first experience and meet store sales goals. The role manages sales and merchandising, staffing, team development, and operational processes across specialty departments, while contributing to total store profitability. It includes a flexible schedule aligned with guest and business needs, including early morning, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.

Requirements

Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong business acumen.
Comfort dealing with ambiguity.
Ability to manage conflict, lead others, and hold them accountable.
Ability to relate well to and interact with all levels of the organization.
Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision-making, and financial and quantitative analysis.
Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
Ability to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
Ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 15 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 40 pounds.
Ability to accurately handle cash register operations.
Ability to climb up and down ladders.
Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular attendance are necessary.

Responsibilities

Drive total store sales and understand how specialty departments contribute to sales growth and profitability.
Create a guest-obsessed culture and lead the team to prioritize guest experience and achieve store sales goals.
Create schedules and adjust staffing to match guest traffic and business needs.
Plan and manage merchandising and pricing work, including transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling, and promotions.
Assess competitors and use guest insights and feedback to guide business decisions.
Build and manage knowledgeable, passionate sales teams across Apparel & Accessories, Beauty, and Electronics; train the team in selling techniques.
Lead backroom processes, organization, layout, and salesfloor replenishment to keep products available.
Lead the delivery of visual presentations in Apparel & Accessories, Home, Baby, and other seasonally relevant areas.
Ensure fitting rooms are welcoming and function as an extension of the sales floor.
Plan, lead, and follow up on organizational and operational changes; anticipate changes in store trends.
Anticipate staffing needs, plan talent, and recruit for short- and long-term needs.
Develop and coach team members and Team Leaders; lead onboarding and learning to address product knowledge and skill gaps.
Set clear expectations and manage performance to establish accountability.
Provide service and a shopping experience that meets guest needs.
Model ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold the team accountable to the same standards.
Address store needs, including emergencies and regulatory visits.
As a key carrier, follow safe and secure training and processes.
Perform other duties based on business needs.