Stores Executive Intern

The pay range per hour is $27.50- $28.50. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position.

As a Stores Executive Intern at Target, you will get a valuable realistic preview of the Executive Team Leader role (Assistant Store Manager) over a defined period of time. Within this store management internship, 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.

Responsibilities:

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

Typical Day:

• 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.
• Providing new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team opportunities.
• Taking the initiative to learn how to be a Target leader.
• Actively participate in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities and events.
• Demonstrate a willingness to take strategic risks and take on new assignments.
• Foster an inclusive, equitable, safe, and secure culture.
• Carry out principal duties and responsibilities by the department.
• Gain an understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen.
• Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests.

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.
• Learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude.
• Effective communication skills.
• Access all areas of the building.
• Interpret instructions, reports, and information.
• Accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
• Climb up and down ladders as needed.
• Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely.
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners.
• Flexible work schedule and reliable and prompt attendance necessary.

Benefits:

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