Specialty Sales Team Leader

Target • Cherry Hill, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialty Sales Team Leader leads teams in Apparel and Accessories, Home, Baby, Core Beauty, and Electronics, balancing guest experience with operational execution and compelling visual merchandising. The role develops team members, supports department sales goals, maintains product availability and presentation, and helps create an inclusive, safe, and guest-first store culture. The position may occasionally assume store-level Leader on Duty responsibilities during assigned shifts and support store-wide services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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 efficiently and safely, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 15 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
• Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and peak shopping times; reliable and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain duties, including Drive Up and carryout as needed.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift, which may vary in length.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver guest experience commitments and ensure team members understand, train for, and consistently provide the expected guest experience and operational execution.
• Observe team performance, provide feedback, recognize effective guest service, and hold team members accountable.
• Review guest, financial, and team outcome metrics; identify opportunities and take action to improve results and guest experience.
• Model, train, and coach the team on guest service, inclusivity, ethical conduct, safety, compliance, and best practices.
• Plan and execute daily and weekly workload, merchandising sets, planogram updates, sales plans, events, and promotions to support department and store goals.
• Develop, coach, and lead consultants with guidance from the direct leader; assign tasks according to planned workload, guest traffic, and business priorities.
• Encourage team members to use department tools such as fitting rooms, testers, and displays to provide personalized recommendations.
• Partner with third-party vendors, with direct leader guidance, to maintain brand standards, merchandising, and area presentation.
• Support execution of merchandise-set changes and visual presentations; ensure products are organized, signed, and merchandised to reflect seasonal trends.
• Support backroom organization, layout, processes, and sales-floor replenishment so products are available to guests.
• Participate in hiring and onboarding processes.
• Ensure fitting rooms are welcoming, clean, and safe where applicable to assigned areas.
• Support the direct leader in setting clear goals and expectations and holding team members accountable.
• Model safe behaviors, identify and correct hazards, respond to incidents, and report or investigate injuries promptly and accurately.
• Execute physical security processes and support merchandise protection strategies, including ordering, storage, and application as directed by best practices.
• If serving as a key carrier, follow safe and secure training and processes.
• Occasionally assume store-level Leader on Duty responsibilities based on store needs and assigned shifts; address store emergency and compliance needs.
• Support guest services such as backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive Up while maintaining applicable compliance requirements, including adult beverage laws.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and their dependents may receive comprehensive health benefits and programs, 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 may also be available; eligibility varies.

What This Job Offers

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