Target - Newport News, 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 trained, engaged, 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 to meet the demands of the business. In this position, you will engage in meaningful development conversations with your team leaders, providing continuous education opportunities and personalized recognition to reinforce critical guest service behaviors. You will establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management, ensuring that your team understands and feels supported in delivering outstanding service. Additionally, you will utilize business reporting and guest insights to identify and address opportunity areas, responding quickly to any negative guest experiences to ensure satisfaction. Your typical day will include creating a scheduling plan in partnership with your team leaders based on business workload and guest traffic, managing organizational and operational changes, and demonstrating a commitment to ethical conduct, safety, and compliance. As a key carrier, you will also be responsible for following safe and secure training processes and addressing any store needs that arise, including emergency situations and regulatory visits. This role is not just about managing tasks; it's about leading a team to create a welcoming and inspiring environment for our guests.