Specialty Sales Executive Team Leader

Target • Oak Lawn, IL

130d • $60,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Specialty Sales Executive Team Leader at Target is responsible for leading a sales force of specialized consultants who provide tailored suggestions and solutions through active selling and compelling visual merchandising presentations. This role prioritizes guest experience while ensuring product availability and ease of shopping. The position involves managing multiple specialty businesses, creating a guest-obsessed culture, and driving total store sales. The leader will also be responsible for team development, scheduling, and operational change management.

Requirements

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
• Ability to manage conflict and hold others accountable.
• Ability to relate well with all levels of the organization.
• Strong cognitive skills including problem analysis and decision making.
• Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Drive total store sales and understand the role in sales growth.
• Create a guest-obsessed culture and lead the team to prioritize guest experience.
• Create schedules and adjust as needed to align with guest traffic and business needs.
• Manage team planning for merchandising and pricing workload.
• Assess competition and leverage guest insights to drive business.
• Work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Build a knowledgeable team in Apparel and Accessories, Beauty, and Electronics.
• Manage and develop a sales force using selling training techniques.
• Lead backroom processes and ensure product availability.
• Ensure fitting rooms are welcoming and used as an extension of the sales floor.
• Plan and follow-up on organizational and operational changes.
• Anticipate staffing needs and recruit talent.
• Develop and coach team members to elevate their skills.
• Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations.
• Provide service and a shopping experience that meets guest needs.
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee discount.
• Short term and long term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree