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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

General Merchandise Team Leader

Target On-site full-time

Salary

$22.00 - $37.40 per hour

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Description

The General Merchandise Team Leader role at Target involves leading a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, driving sales growth, and maintaining store operations.

The starting pay range for this position per hour is $22.00 - $24.00, with a full pay range of $22.00 - $37.40.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver guest experience commitments to create an Easy, Inspiring, and Friendly guest experience
  • Ensure every team member understands and consistently delivers on Target's guest experience commitments and consistent operations
  • Actively observe and provide feedback, holding team members accountable while recognising great guest experience moments
  • Review area guest, financial, and team outcome metrics to identify opportunities and take action to improve
  • Lead the execution of daily/weekly workload to deliver on department and store sales goals and guest engagement
  • Educate team members on operational procedures and their impact on inventory management, store profitability, and product availability
  • Help assess reporting to identify gaps in GM processes and develop plans to resolve
  • Be an expert in operations, accuracy, process, and efficiency
  • Assign daily tasks to team members based on planned workload and guest traffic patterns
  • Establish clear goals and expectations and hold team members accountable
  • Lead pick, pack, and ship fulfilment work accurately and assess reporting in fulfilment
  • Enable a consistent experience for guests by ensuring product is in stock, available, accurately priced, and signed on the sales floor
  • Stay informed about relevant trends and products to educate team members
  • Evaluate candidates for open positions and develop a guest-centric team
  • Identify team members for future leader positions and utilise growth development to build a talent pool
  • Support guest services and maintain a compliance culture
  • Demonstrate inclusivity and a culture of ethical conduct
  • Lead and demonstrate a safety culture
  • Model the execution of physical security processes

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Age 18 or older
  • Previous retail experience preferred but not required
  • Ability to lead and hold others accountable
  • Effective communication skills
  • Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment
  • Welcoming and helpful attitude towards all guests and team members
  • Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
  • Interpret instructions, reports, and information
  • Accurately handle cash register operations as needed
  • Climb up and down ladders
  • Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely
  • Flexible work schedule and reliable attendance
  • Capable of working in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements

Skills

Required

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving

Nice to have

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