Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) - Virginia (Starting Summer 2025)

$49,920 - $59,280/Yr

Target - Winchester, VA

Full-time - Intern

Winchester, VA

10,001+ employees

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

The Stores Executive Intern position at Target is a paid internship designed to provide hands-on training and experience in retail management. Interns will work closely with store leaders to understand the operations of a Target store, develop leadership skills, and prepare for a future role as an Executive Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager). This internship offers a realistic preview of the responsibilities and challenges faced in store leadership, focusing on guest service, team management, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Spend time on the store sales floor and backroom leading amongst team members and aligning the team on daily business priorities.
• Work alongside your Executive Team Lead (ETL) mentor and other leaders in the building to gain an understanding of their roles.
• Lead through daily priorities such as stocking shelves and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for guests.
• Partner with leaders regarding team member performance by teaching, coaching, training, and delivering timely performance feedback.
• Address team member concerns and remove hurdles to ensure smooth operations and goal attainment.
• Lead/present at daily huddles with peer/leadership team.
• Plan daily goals and organize plans within the building.
• Provide summary of results and priorities with peer/leadership team.
• Work with store leaders each day to set goals and expectations.
• Understand business reporting and guest insights to troubleshoot and follow up on opportunity areas.
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience by ensuring team members are knowledgeable and empowered to assist guests.
• Provide new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team opportunities.
• Take the initiative to learn how to be a Target leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and development.
• Actively participate in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities, and events.
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment.
• Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices.
• Foster an inclusive, diverse, safe, and secure culture.

Requirements

• Strong interest in working in retail, specifically within stores in management.
• Leadership skills and team-oriented thinking.
• Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude.
• Effective communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous retail experience preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee discount.
• Short term and long term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.