Stores Executive Intern

The pay range per hour is $28.50- $29.50. 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.

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.
• Stepping into leading your mentor's departments, with guidance and support.
• 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 team members to build culture and guide your team to grow and achieve goals.

You will also 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 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 (stocking shelves, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment that's inviting to guests, helping build displays within the store, etc.).
• Partnering with leaders regarding team member performance by teaching, coaching, training, and delivering timely performance feedback.
• 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 recommending 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; continuously learning throughout the internship experience.
• Committing to learning Target's expectations of leaders and using them to personally develop by asking questions and seeking feedback.
• 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; leading the team to work in the same way and holding others accountable to this commitment.
• Working in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identifying and correcting hazards; complying with all safety policies and best practices.
• Fostering an inclusive, equitable, safe, and secure culture.
• Carrying out principal duties and responsibilities by department.
• Gaining an understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen.
• Creating a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you complete your daily tasks.
• Engaging with guests in a welcoming way to help solve their specific needs.
• Thanking guests and letting them know we're happy they chose to shop at Target.

This role requires:

• 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.
• Access to all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
• Ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
• Ability to accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders as needed.
• Ability to scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds.
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and reliable and prompt attendance necessary.