Beauty Team Leader

Starting pay range: $23.75 – $25.75 per hour. Full pay range: $23.75 – $40.40 per hour. Pay is based on labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, vision, dental, life insurance) for eligible team members and dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee discount
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation

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About the Role

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life through values-driven culture. As a Specialty Sales Team Leader, you’ll oversee specialized consultants in Apparel & Accessories, Home, Baby, Core Beauty, or Electronics, ensuring strong operations, guest experience, and compelling merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a consistent, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by training and holding team members accountable to Target’s service commitments.
• Review guest, financial, and team metrics to identify opportunities, drive improvements, and celebrate wins.
• Model and coach a guest-first service culture, including inclusivity, authenticity, and respect.
• Plan and execute daily/weekly workloads to meet sales goals, including merchandising sets, promotions, and inventory management.
• Lead and develop a team of consultants, assigning tasks based on workload and guest traffic patterns.
• Encourage team members to use department tools (e.g., fitting rooms, testers) to provide personalized guest recommendations.
• Partner with third-party vendors to maintain brand standards and ensure areas are fully stocked.
• Support visual merchandising, including organizing, signing, and staging products to align with seasonal trends.
• Oversee backroom processes and replenishment to ensure product availability on the sales floor.
• Participate in team hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
• Maintain clean, safe, and welcoming fitting rooms (if applicable).
• Set clear goals, hold team members accountable, and foster a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
• Lead safety initiatives, including hazard identification, incident response, and reporting.
• Support merchandise protection strategies, including ordering, storage, and application.
• Occasionally assume store-level leadership duties (e.g., cashier backup, order pickup, Drive-up) while maintaining compliance.
• Address store emergencies and compliance needs as they arise.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Previous retail experience preferred but not required
• Ability to lead and hold others accountable
• Proficiency with handheld scanners, frequency devices, and other technology
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and prioritization skills
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members
• Ability to remain focused in a fast-paced environment and meet time-sensitive deadlines

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 ladders and perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 44 pounds occasionally without assistance
• Flexible work schedule (nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times)
• Reliable and prompt attendance
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other environmental conditions
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary)