Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) – South San Francisco Bay, California (Starting Summer 2026)

Target•Gilroy, CA

14d•$31 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here. ALL ABOUT THE STORES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP INTERNSHIP Experience firsthand what it’s like to lead a retail team within a Target store. This internship is a paid 40 hr/week, hands-on training program to develop and prepare for your store leadership. As a Stores Executive Intern, you will get a valuable realistic preview of the Executive Team Leader role (Assistant Store Manager) over a defined period of time. Within this store management internship, you will work closely with other managers and team members to develop an understanding of how Target’s retail business works and what it takes to excel in a management role. You will be introduced to multiple areas of the store’s business, but the majority of your time will be spent leading amongst the team, identifying and working towards store priorities, and delivering great guest service. This program is designed to teach individuals how to lead within a retail store amongst the store team: You’ll learn about how to drive guest experience and how to impact your store’s financial, team, and operational performance. You’ll work alongside a mentor and learn how they effectively lead their department within the store. You will have the opportunity to step into leading your Mentors departments- of course, we will be there to guide you and help you learn along the way! You will spend your days learning to lead and motivate a team, drive sales results, merchandise products, and provide an exceptional experience for our guests. Your development will be a top priority of ours, and to ensure you’re feeling supported, you can expect ongoing developmental conversations. While you’ll lead and support the execution of daily operations by working beside your team members, your leadership will build the culture and guide your team to grow and achieve goals. At Target, we believe in our leaders having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The goal of the Stores Executive internship is to provide a realistic job preview of an ETL role. The role of a Stores Executive Intern can provide you with the skills and experience of : Guest service fundamentals and experience building and managing a guest first team culture across the store Guest engagement; problem-solving and resolution Retail business fundamentals Setting and planning department(s) monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver service and sales goals Managing a team of hourly team members and team leaders while creating business strategies and goals Recruiting, selecting and talent management of hourly team members and leaders

Requirements

You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that shop our store and fellow team members you work with.
You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success.
You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other peak shopping times).
Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
Interpret instructions, reports, and information
Accurately handle cash register operations as needed
Climb up and down ladders as needed
Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 10 pounds and occasionally moving merchandise up to 4 44 pounds
Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed
Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and reliable and prompt attendance necessary

Nice To Haves

Previous retail experience preferred, but not required
Strong interest in working in retail, specifically within our stores in management
Leadership skills and team-oriented thinking
Learn and adapt to current technology needs
Work independently and as part of a team
Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
Welcoming and helpful attitude
Effective communication skills

Responsibilities

Spending time on the store salesfloor and backroom leading amongst team members and aligning the team on daily business priorities
Working alongside your Executive Team Lead (ETL) mentor and other leaders in the building to gain an understanding of their roles
Leading through daily priorities (stocking shelves, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment that’s inviting to guests, helping build displays within the store, etc.)
Partnering with leaders regarding team member performance by teaching, coaching, training, and delivering timely performance feedback
Addressing team member concerns and removing hurdles to ensure smooth operations and goal attainment
Leading/presenting at daily huddles with peer/leadership team
Planning daily goals and organiz ing plans within the building
Providing summary of results and priorities with peer/leadership team
Working with store leaders each day to set goals and expectations
Reviewing business reporting and guest insights to understand, troubleshoot and follow up on opportunity areas.
Work with store leaders each day to set goals and expectations
Delivering an exceptional guest experience by ensuring team members are knowledgeable and empowered to make it right for guests
Providing new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team opportunities
Taking the initiative to learn how to be a Target leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and development; continuously learning throughout the internship experience
Commit to learning Target’s expectations of leaders and use them to personally develop by asking questions and seeking feedback
Actively participate in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities and events
Demonstrate a willingness to take strategic risk s and take on new assignments
Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment
Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices
Foster an inclusive, equitable, safe, and secure culture
C arry out principal duties and responsibilities by the department
Gain an understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen
Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you are completing your daily tasks. When guests need assistance, engage with guests in a welcoming way, to help solve their specific needs. Thank guests and let them know we’re happy they chose to shop at Target
All other duties based on business needs

Benefits

Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.
Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.

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