Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) Rochester, MN (Starting Summer 2027)

Target • Rochester, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Store Executive Intern is a paid, 40-hour-per-week, hands-on training program designed to prepare the intern for store leadership and provide a realistic preview of the Executive Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager) role. The intern works with store managers, team members, and an ETL mentor to learn how Target’s retail business operates, with time spent across multiple store areas and primarily leading the team, working on store priorities, and delivering guest service. The internship includes learning to drive guest experience and store financial, team, and operational performance; leading and motivating team members; supporting sales and merchandising; and participating in development conversations and training activities.

The intern gains experience in guest service and engagement, retail business fundamentals, department workload planning, team management, business strategy, and talent management. Day-to-day work includes leading on the salesfloor and in the backroom, supporting daily operations, coaching and training team members, planning and communicating goals, reviewing business reports and guest insights, solving opportunities, and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and compliant environment. The role requires a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping periods, as well as physical activity such as moving merchandise and climbing ladders. The position is located in Rochester, Minnesota, and starts in Summer 2027.

Requirements

• Strong interest in retail management and working in Target stores.
• Leadership skills and team-oriented thinking.
• Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude.
• Effective communication skills.
• 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 frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds.
• Ability to communicate on multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
• Flexible availability for varying hours, days, or shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times; reliable and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving, highly active, and physically demanding role requiring teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead team members on the salesfloor and in the backroom, aligning the team on daily business priorities.
• Work with an Executive Team Lead mentor and other store leaders to learn their roles and lead assigned departments with guidance.
• Support daily priorities such as stocking shelves, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, and building store displays.
• Teach, coach, train, and provide timely performance feedback to team members; address concerns and remove operational hurdles.
• Lead or present at daily huddles and communicate goals, plans, results, and priorities with peers and leaders.
• Plan daily goals and organize plans within the building; work with store leaders to set goals and expectations.
• Review business reporting and guest insights to identify, troubleshoot, and follow up on opportunity areas.
• Ensure team members are knowledgeable and empowered to deliver exceptional guest experiences and resolve guest needs.
• Recommend solutions and new ideas for business or team opportunities.
• Participate in internship training, development opportunities, and events; seek feedback and pursue continuous learning.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold the team accountable to these expectations.
• Identify and correct hazards, follow safety policies and best practices, and foster an inclusive, equitable, safe, and secure culture.
• Carry out the principal duties and responsibilities of the department and develop understanding of all store business areas.
• Greet guests, engage with them to help meet their needs, and thank them for choosing Target.
• Perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed