Target - Reston, 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 is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to build and manage a team that is focused on guest service fundamentals. You will gain experience in guest engagement, problem-solving, and retail business fundamentals, all while managing a team of hourly team members and leaders. Your responsibilities will include setting and planning departmental workloads to support business priorities, as well as recruiting and talent management of team members. In this role, no two days will be the same. You will be responsible for anticipating staffing needs, managing training completion, and engaging in meaningful development conversations with team leaders. You will also personalize recognition and appreciation to reinforce critical guest service behaviors and promote a positive team culture. Establishing a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management will be key to your success. You will utilize business reporting and guest insights to troubleshoot and follow up on opportunity areas, ensuring that any negative guest experiences are addressed promptly and effectively. Additionally, you will create a scheduling plan in partnership with your team leaders based on business workload and guest traffic, manage organizational changes, and demonstrate a commitment to ethical conduct, safety, and compliance. As a key carrier, you will follow all safe and secure training processes and address any store needs that arise, including emergency situations and regulatory visits. This position requires flexibility in your work schedule, as you will be expected to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.