Stores Executive Intern

The pay range per hour is $25.50- $26.50. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position.

As a Stores Executive Intern at Target, you will be part of a paid 40 hr/week, hands-on training program to develop and prepare you for store leadership.

You will work closely with other managers and team members to develop an understanding of how Target's retail business works and what it takes to excel in a management role.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Learning how to drive guest experience and impact your store's financial, team, and operational performance
• Working alongside a mentor and learning how they effectively lead their department within the store
• Having the opportunity to step into leading your mentor's departments
• Spending your days learning to lead and motivate a team, drive sales results, merchandise products, and provide an exceptional experience for guests
• Having ongoing development conversations, as your development will be a top priority
• Leading and supporting the execution of daily operations by working with your team members to build culture and guide your team to grow and achieve goals

You will gain skills and experience in:

• Guest service fundamentals and experience building and managing a guest-first team culture across the store
• Guest engagement; problem-solving and resolution
• Retail business fundamentals
• Setting and planning department(s) monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver service and sales goals
• Managing a team of hourly team members and team leaders while creating business strategies and goals
• Recruiting, selecting and talent management of hourly team members and leaders

A typical day will most likely include:

• Spending time on the store salesfloor and backroom leading team members and aligning the team on daily business priorities
• Working alongside your Executive Team Lead (ETL) mentor and other leaders in the building to gain an understanding of their roles
• Leading through daily priorities
• Partnering with leaders regarding team member performance
• Addressing team member concerns and removing hurdles to ensure smooth operations and goal attainment
• Leading/presenting at daily huddles with peer/leadership team
• Planning daily goals and organizing plans within the building
• Providing summary of results and priorities with peer/leadership team
• Working with store leaders each day to set goals and expectations
• Reviewing business reporting and guest insights to understand, troubleshoot and follow up on opportunity areas
• Delivering an exceptional guest experience by ensuring team members are knowledgeable and empowered to make it right for guests
• Providing new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team opportunities
• Taking the initiative to learn how to be a Target leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and development
• Committing to learning Target's expectations of leaders and using them to personally develop
• Actively participating in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities and events
• Demonstrating a willingness to take strategic risks and take on new assignments
• Demonstrating a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance
• Working in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others
• Fostering an inclusive, equitable, safe, and secure culture

This role is suitable for you if:

• You enjoy interacting and helping others
• You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active and physically demanding role
• You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts

Requirements:

• Previous retail experience preferred, but not required
• Strong interest in working in retail, specifically within our 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

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation