Target - Christiansburg, VA
posted about 2 months ago
As an Executive Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager) at Target, you will play a crucial role in creating a guest-obsessed culture that prioritizes the guest experience while delivering on store sales goals. This entry-level position, starting in Summer 2025, offers a unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a dynamic retail environment. You will be responsible for managing a team of hourly team members and leaders, ensuring that they are well-trained and equipped to provide exceptional service to our guests. Your role will involve anticipating staffing needs, talent planning, and recruiting both long and short-term team members to meet the demands of the store. In this position, you will engage in consistent and meaningful development conversations with your team leaders, personalizing recognition and appreciation to reinforce critical guest service behaviors. You will establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management, observing, recognizing, and coaching your team on critical behaviors. Understanding business reporting and guest insights will be essential for troubleshooting and following up on opportunity areas, ensuring that any negative guest experiences are addressed promptly and effectively. Your typical day will include creating a scheduling plan in partnership with your team leaders based on monthly and weekly business workload and guest traffic. You will also be responsible for planning, managing, and following up on organizational and operational changes, demonstrating a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance. As a key carrier, you will follow all safe and secure training and processes, addressing store needs as they arise, including emergencies and regulatory visits. This role is not just about managing tasks; it’s about leading a team to deliver an exceptional shopping experience for our guests.