Description
We are looking for a Stores Executive Intern to join our team. As a Stores Executive Intern, you will have the opportunity to lead a retail team within a Target store and gain a realistic preview of the Executive Team Leader role (Assistant Store Manager).
Job Summary: This internship is a paid 40 hr/week, hands-on training program to develop and prepare you for store leadership. 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:
- Spend time on the store salesfloor and backroom leading team members and aligning the team on daily business priorities
- Work alongside your Executive Team Lead (ETL) mentor and other leaders in the building to gain an understanding of their roles
- Lead through daily priorities (stocking shelves, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment that's inviting to guests, helping build displays within the store, etc.)
- Partner with leaders regarding team member performance by teaching, coaching, training, and delivering timely performance feedback
- Address team member concerns and remove hurdles to ensure smooth operations and goal attainment
- Lead/present at daily huddles with peer/leadership team
- Plan daily goals and organize plans within the building
- Provide a summary of results and priorities with peer/leadership team
- Work with store leaders each day to set goals and expectations
- Review business reporting and guest insights to understand, troubleshoot, and follow up on opportunity areas
- Deliver an exceptional guest experience by ensuring team members are knowledgeable and empowered to make it right for guests
- Provide new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team opportunities
- Take the initiative to learn how to be a Target leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and development; continuously learn throughout the internship experience
- Commit to learning Target's expectations of leaders and use them to personally develop by asking questions and seeking feedback
- Actively participate in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities, and events
- Demonstrate a willingness to take strategic risks and take on new assignments
- Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment
- Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices
- 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 as you are completing your daily tasks
- When guests need assistance, engage with guests in a welcoming way, to help solve their specific needs
- Thank guests and let them know we're happy they chose to shop at Target
- All other duties based on business needs
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 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 as needed
- 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
Benefits: Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.