Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Manager Merchandising and Service) - Houston, TX

$60,000 - $120,000/Yr

Target - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

10,001+ employees

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

The Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Manager Merchandising and Service) at Target is responsible for driving total store sales and creating a guest-obsessed culture. This role involves managing a team of consultants in specialized departments such as Apparel & Accessories, Beauty, and Electronics, ensuring that the team delivers exceptional guest experiences while meeting sales goals. The position requires strong leadership skills, business acumen, and the ability to manage multiple specialty businesses effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive total store sales and understand the role in sales growth.
• Create a guest-obsessed culture and lead the team to prioritize guest experience.
• Create schedules and adjust as needed to align with guest traffic and business needs.
• Manage the team to effectively plan merchandising and pricing workload.
• Know and assess the competition and leverage guest insights to drive business.
• Work a schedule that aligns with guest and business needs, including early morning, evening, overnight shifts, and weekends.
• Build a knowledgeable and passionate team of consultants in specialty areas.
• Manage and develop a sales force using selling training techniques.
• Lead backroom processes, organization, layout, and replenishment of the sales floor.
• Ensure fitting rooms are welcoming and used as an extension of the sales floor.
• Plan, lead, and follow-up on organizational and operational changes.
• Anticipate staffing needs and recruit talent both long and short term.
• Develop and coach the team to elevate their skills and expertise.
• Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management.
• Provide service and a shopping experience that meets guest needs.
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Ability to manage conflict and lead others.
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
• Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis and decision making.
• Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in team management.
• Experience in retail business fundamentals including inventory management and guest shopping patterns.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays