General Merchandise Team Leader
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Pay
The pay range per hour is $21.75 - $37.00. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position.
Benefits
Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more. Other benefits include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits at https : / / corporate.target.com / careers / benefits.
About Target
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.
About General Merchandise
Experts of operations, process and efficiency who enable a consistent experience for our guests by ensuring product is set, merchandised and available, accurately priced and signed on the sales floor. The General Merchandise and Food Sales team leads inbound, outbound, replenishment, and promotional signing processes for all general merchandise areas of the store, and ensures inventory accuracy, merchandise set‑up, and pricing processes for all areas.
Skills
- Guest service fundamentals and experience building a guest‑first culture on your team
- Retail business fundamentals including department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotion strategies
- Leading a team by planning department(s) daily / weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver sales goals, driving process improvements and enhancing workload efficiency
- Leading a team of hourly team members; skills in interviewing, developing, coaching, evaluating and retaining talent
- Coaching and training hourly team members to build a team of hourly team members with direction from your direct leader
Responsibilities
Execute daily / weekly workload to deliver on department and store sales goals and guest engagement, including merchandising, pricing, set and update merchandise sales‑floor displays, sampling, promotions and price changeEducate your team on how operational procedures affect inventory management, store profitability, and product availabilityHelp assess reporting to identify gaps in GM processes and assist in developing a plan to resolve them for your direct leader to review and approveBe an expert of operations, accuracy, process, and efficiencyAssist with and lead the daily execution of tasks such as receiving products, restocking shelves, organizing the backroom, arranging merchandise, and putting up promotional signs for GM areasAssist with processes in inventory accuracy, merchandise set‑up and maintenance, and pricing for all areas of the storeAssign daily tasks to team members based on planned workload and guest traffic patterns, ensuring alignment with weekly and monthly business priorities set by your leaderHelp establish clear goals and expectations and hold team members accountable to expectationsHelp with efficient delivery to our guests by leading pick, pack and ship fulfillment work accurately (if applicable) and assessing reporting in fulfillment to identify gaps and assist in developing a planCollaborate with all teams and leaders (including closing team) to identify key priorities and ensure the store is guest ready in alignment with your leader’s directionStay informed about relevant trends and products to educate team members during team connection momentsEvaluate candidates for open positions and develop a guest‑centric team, as directed by your immediate leader, and close skill gaps through development, coaching, and team interactionsWork a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs, including early morning, evening, overnight shifts and weekendsSupport guest services such as back‑up cashier, digital fulfillment processes while maintaining a compliance culture, including compliance with federal, state, and local adult beverage lawsDemonstrate inclusivity, ethical conduct, safety and compliance, and lead and hold the team accountable to safe behavior and security processesModel a welcoming experience by greeting guests and engaging with them in a welcoming way, thanking them, and ensuring a positive experienceAs a key carrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes, address all store emergency and compliance needs, and perform all other duties based on business needsWhat We Are Looking For
You enjoy interacting and helping others, including guests and team membersYou thrive in a fast‑moving, highly active and physically demanding role that requires teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solvingYou are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other peak shopping times)The Good News
We have amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a General Merchandise Team Leader, but there are a few things you need from the get‑go.
Education & Experience
High school diploma or equivalentAge 18 or olderPrevious retail experience preferred but not requiredAbility to lead and hold others accountableCommunicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipmentWork independently and as part of a teamManage workload and prioritize tasks independentlyRemain focused and composed in a fast‑paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframesWelcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and team membersEffective communication skillsAdditional Job Requirements
Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issuesInterpret instructions, reports, and informationAccurately handle cash register operations as neededClimb up and down ladders as neededScan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely; frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 poundsFlexible work schedule (nights, weekends, holidays); reliable and prompt and regular attendance necessaryCapable of working in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain duties (including Drive‑Up, carryout, etc.)Remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shiftBenefits Eligibility
Learn about benefits eligibility for this role at https : / / tgt.biz / BenefitsForYou_C.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non‑accommodation‑related requests, such as application follow‑ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
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