Specialty Sales Team Leader

Target • Columbia, SC

19h

About The Position

The Specialty Sales Team Leader leads teams in specialty sales areas—including Apparel and Accessories, Home, Baby, Core Beauty, and Electronics—to deliver strong operations, an excellent guest experience, and compelling visual merchandising. The role includes planning and executing department workload, supporting sales goals, developing team members, maintaining merchandise availability and presentation, and upholding safety, security, and compliance standards. The position may occasionally assume store-level Leader on Duty responsibilities and support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up.

This is a full-time role, though it does not guarantee 40 hours per week; hours may fluctuate based on business needs. Work schedules vary and may include nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and peak shopping periods. The work is active and physically demanding, requires mobility throughout a shift, and may involve working in varying temperatures and other elements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lead others and hold them accountable.
• Ability to communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• 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 accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
• Ability to climb ladders as needed.
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise safely and efficiently, frequently lifting or moving up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Flexible schedule and reliable, prompt attendance; shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and other peak shopping times.
• Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as Drive Up and carryout.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver guest experience commitments and promote an Easy, Inspiring, and Friendly guest experience.
• Train, coach, observe, and provide feedback to team members; recognize strong performance and hold team members accountable.
• Review guest, financial, and team outcome metrics, identify opportunities, take action, and align the team on execution.
• Model and promote a guest-first service culture and inclusive, respectful, and equitable experiences.
• Plan and execute daily and weekly workloads, merchandising sets, planogram updates, sales plans, events, and promotions to support business priorities and sales goals.
• Develop and lead knowledgeable, passionate consultants with guidance from the direct leader.
• Assign daily tasks based on planned workload and guest traffic patterns.
• Encourage team members to use department tools such as fitting rooms, testers, and displays to provide personalized recommendations.
• Partner with third-party vendors, as directed, to maintain brand standards, merchandising, and fully stocked areas.
• Support merchandise-set changes and visual presentations, and ensure products are organized, signed, and merchandised to reflect seasonal trends.
• Support backroom organization, layout, and replenishment processes so products are available to guests.
• Participate in hiring and onboarding.
• Ensure fitting rooms are welcoming, clean, and safe where applicable.
• Support the direct leader in establishing goals and expectations and holding team members accountable.
• Promote ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; identify and correct hazards, respond to incidents, and report and investigate injuries promptly and accurately.
• Model physical security processes and support merchandise protection strategies, including ordering, storage, and application as directed.
• Follow safe and secure processes as a key carrier, if applicable.
• Occasionally assume store-level Leader on Duty responsibilities based on store needs.
• Address store emergency and compliance needs.
• Support guest services, including backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up, while maintaining applicable compliance requirements.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and their dependents may receive comprehensive health benefits, which may include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Financial, education, and well-being benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED