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From the employer's careers site First seen 7 Nov 2026

General Merchandise Team Leader

Salary

$26.00 - $44.20 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 $26.00 - $28.00, and the full pay range is $26.00 - $44.20 per hour. Pay is based on several factors, including labour markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

As a General Merchandise Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

  • Leading a team of hourly team members and providing guidance and support to ensure that our guests receive exceptional service
  • Ensuring that our guests have an Easy, Inspiring, and Friendly experience in our store
  • Reviewing area guest, financial, and team outcome metrics to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Leading the execution of daily and weekly workload to deliver on department and store sales goals and guest engagement
  • Educating team members on operational procedures and how they affect inventory management, store profitability, and product availability
  • Assigning daily tasks to team members based on planned workload and guest traffic patterns
  • Evaluating candidates for open positions and developing a guest-centric team
  • Supporting guest services such as back-up cashier and digital fulfilment processes
  • Demonstrating inclusivity and valuing diverse voices and approaches
  • Demonstrating a culture of ethical conduct and following all Target policies and safety procedures

We are looking for someone who:

  • Enjoys interacting and helping others
  • Thrives in a fast-moving, highly active, and physically demanding role
  • Is open to working a variable work schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts
  • Has a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Is 18 years or older
  • Has previous retail experience (preferred but not required)
  • Can lead and hold others accountable
  • Can communicate effectively and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment
  • Can work independently and as part of a team
  • Can manage workload and prioritise tasks independently
  • Has a welcoming and helpful attitude towards all guests and team members

In return for your hard work, we offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Comprehensive health benefits and programs for eligible team members and their dependents
  • 401(k) and employee discount
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, and paid national holidays
  • Paid vacation

Please click on this link to learn more about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_C

Skills

Nice to have

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