Closing Team Leader - South County, MO

Job ID: C | Eligibility for benefits is determined by role type and may vary; see Benefits for You for details.

Pay

The starting pay range for this position is $22.00 – $24.00 per hour. The full pay range is $22.00 – $37.40 per hour. Pay is based on several factors, including labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Benefits

Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee discount
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation

For more information, visit Target’s benefits page.

About the role

The Closing team continues the momentum from the day’s work to finish strong, ensuring the guest experience remains a priority until the doors close each night. As a Closing Team Leader, you’ll build skills in guest service, sales growth, workload efficiency, and team development while fostering a guest-first culture.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse voices, being authentic and respectful, and creating equitable experiences
• Prioritize the guest experience by modeling, training, and coaching service standards
• Understand your role in sales growth and how each area impacts total store profitability
• Lead and demonstrate a culture of executing best practices, closing skill gaps through coaching and team interactions
• Problem-solve and prioritize across multiple business areas to execute store strategies and deliver sales goals while maintaining guest focus
• Assist leaders with store operations, ensuring departments are zoned, in-stock, signed, and labeled for the next day’s success
• Use business planning tools to share priorities and updates with store leadership
• Evaluate candidates for open positions and develop a guest-centric team
• Support team onboarding, learning, and accountability through clear goal-setting and feedback
• Follow all safe and secure training processes, including physical security and merchandise protection strategies
• Engage with guests to address their needs and ensure a welcoming experience
• Support guest services such as Order Pickup (OPU), Drive-Up (DU) Orders, and DU Returns while maintaining compliance with laws and policies
• Operate handheld scanners, frequency devices, and other technology as directed
• Address store emergencies and compliance needs promptly
• Perform all other duties as needed based on business requirements

Requirements

• Previous retail experience preferred, but not required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Ability to lead and hold others accountable
• Experience communicating via frequency devices, handheld scanners, and other technology
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong workload management and prioritization skills
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members
• Effective communication skills in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
• Capability to interpret instructions, reports, and information accurately
• Ability to handle cash register operations as needed
• Frequently lift or move merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance
• Climb up and down ladders safely
• Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays; reliable and prompt attendance required
• Capable of working in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements (e.g., Drive-Up, carryout)
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary)

While this role is full-time, it does not guarantee 40 hours per week; hours depend on business needs and may fluctuate.