Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) - West Kansas City, MO (Starting Summer 2025)

$52,000 - $54,080/Yr

Target - Shawnee, KS

Full-time - Intern

Shawnee, KS

10,001+ employees

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

As a Stores Executive Intern at Target, you will experience firsthand what it’s like to lead a retail team within a Target store. This internship is a paid 40-hour per week, hands-on training program designed to develop and prepare you for a future role in store leadership. Throughout the internship, you will gain a realistic preview of the Executive Team Leader role (Assistant Store Manager) over a defined period of time. You will work closely with other managers and team members to understand how Target's retail business operates and what it takes to excel in a management role. Your time will be spent leading among the team, identifying and working towards store priorities, and delivering exceptional guest service. The program is structured to teach you how to lead within a retail store environment. You will learn how to drive guest experience and impact your store's financial, team, and operational performance. Working alongside a mentor, you will gain insights into effective leadership within the store. You will have the opportunity to lead your mentor's departments, with guidance provided to help you learn along the way. Your daily activities will include motivating a team, driving sales results, merchandising products, and ensuring an exceptional experience for our guests. Your development is a top priority, and you can expect ongoing developmental conversations throughout the internship. You will lead and support daily operations by working alongside team members, building a positive culture, and guiding your team to achieve their goals. The internship aims to provide you with the skills and experience necessary for a successful career in retail management, including guest service fundamentals, retail business fundamentals, and team management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Spend time on the store sales floor and backroom leading among team members and aligning the team on daily business priorities.
• Work alongside your Executive Team Lead (ETL) mentor and other leaders 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 willingness to take risks and step out of comfort zone to take on new assignments.
• 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 store 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 program.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.