Specialty Sales Team Leader, San Antonio TX

Target • Selma, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialty Sales Team Leader leads specialized sales teams across areas such as Apparel and Accessories, Home, Baby, Core Beauty, and Electronics. The role balances guest experience, store operations, and visual merchandising to ensure products are available, easy to shop, and presented in ways that inspire guests and support sales. The leader develops team members, plans department workloads, and supports department and store goals under the guidance of a direct leader.

The position is full-time, though weekly hours are not guaranteed to reach 40 and may fluctuate with business needs. The schedule is variable and may include nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and other peak shopping periods. The role is active and physically demanding, involving extended mobility, ladder use, merchandise handling, and work in varying temperatures and conditions.

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 accomplish 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, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and reliable, prompt attendance.
• Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements when 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 model a guest-first service culture.
• Train, coach, observe, and provide feedback to team members, holding them accountable and recognizing strong performance.
• Review guest, financial, and team outcome metrics, identify opportunities, and take action to improve results and guest experience.
• Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse perspectives and creating equitable experiences.
• Plan and execute daily and weekly workloads to support department and store sales goals and guest engagement.
• Plan merchandising sets and update planograms, sales plans, events, and promotions.
• Support team onboarding and learning, and help close skill gaps through coaching and development.
• With direct leader guidance, develop and lead knowledgeable, passionate consultants.
• Assign daily tasks based on planned workload and guest traffic, aligned with 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 and merchandising.
• Support execution of merchandise-set changes and visual presentations for assigned categories.
• Ensure products are organized, signed correctly, and merchandised to support seasonal trends.
• Support backroom processes, organization, layout, and sales-floor replenishment.
• Participate in hiring and onboarding.
• Ensure fitting rooms are welcoming, clean, and safe where applicable.
• Support the direct leader in setting clear goals and expectations and holding team members accountable.
• Lead ethical conduct, safety, and compliance practices, including identifying and correcting hazards and reporting or investigating injuries.
• Model physical security processes and support merchandise-protection strategies.
• If applicable as a key carrier, follow safe and secure training and processes.
• Occasionally assume store-level Leader on Duty responsibilities based on store needs.
• Address store emergency and compliance needs.
• Support backup cashiering, order pickup, and Drive-up duties while maintaining compliance, including adult beverage laws.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and 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.

What This Job Offers

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