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From the employer's careers site First seen 6 Nov 2026

General Merchandise Team Leader

Salary

$21.75 - $37.00 per hour

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Description

We are seeking a General Merchandise Team Leader to join our team at Target. As a General Merchandise Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of hourly team members and ensuring that our guests have an exceptional shopping experience.

The starting pay range for this position per hour is $21.75 - $23.75, and the full pay range is $21.75 - $37.00 per hour.

Responsibilities:

  • Consistently deliver guest experience commitments to create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience
  • Ensure every team member understands, is trained, 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, take action to improve, and align team on the right behaviours and execution
  • Lead the execution of daily/weekly workload to deliver on department and store sales goals and guest engagement
  • Educate team on how operational procedures affect inventory management, store profitability, and product availability
  • Help assess reporting to identify gaps in GM processes and assist in developing a plan to resolve
  • Be an expert of 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
  • Help with efficient delivery to our guests by leading pick, pack, and ship fulfilment work accurately
  • Enable a consistent experience for our 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 such as back-up cashier and digital fulfilment processes
  • Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse voices and approaches
  • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct and follow all Target policies and safety procedures
  • Lead and demonstrate a safety culture through modelling and recognising safe behaviours

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
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • 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, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Benefits:

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

Skills

Nice to have

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