Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Manager Merchandising and Service) - North Miami, FL

Pay is based on several factors including labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Pay

The pay range is $64,000.00 - $128,000.00.

Benefits

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

Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at Target Benefits.

About Target

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture.

About Specialty Sales

A sales force of specialized consultants who provide tailored suggestions and solutions through active selling and compelling visual merchandising presentations that inspire guests and build the basket. Teams in Apparel & Accessories (A&A), Beauty, and Electronics prioritize guest experience while blending completion of tasks that ensure product is available and easy to shop – pulling, filling, pricing, setting, staging, and maintaining the sales floor and the backroom.

About the Role

As a Specialty Sales Executive Team Leader, you will:

• Gain knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience building a guest-first culture on your team
• Develop an understanding of retail business fundamentals, including department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing, and promotions strategies
• Set and plan department(s) monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and manage a team to deliver on sales goals
• Manage multiple specialty businesses and balance team member expertise to effectively manage teams in each department
• Leverage knowledge of competitors and guest insights to drive business objectives
• Manage a team of hourly team members and leaders, creating business-specific strategies and goals
• Develop skills in recruiting, selecting, and talent management of hourly team members and leaders

Responsibilities

• Drive total store sales and understand your role in sales growth, impacting total store profitability
• Create a guest-obsessed culture and lead your team to prioritize the guest experience and deliver on store sales goals
• Create schedules and adjust as needed to align with guest traffic and business needs
• Manage your team to effectively plan merchandising and pricing workload, including transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling, and promotions
• Assess the competition and leverage guest insights and feedback to drive business and be the destination of choice for guests
• Work a schedule that aligns with guest and business needs, including early morning, evening, overnight shifts, and weekends
• Build a team of consultants knowledgeable and passionate about Apparel and Accessories, Beauty, and Electronics
• Manage and develop a sales force using selling training techniques
• Lead A&A, Beauty, and Electronics backroom processes, organization, layout, and replenishment of the sales floor to ensure product availability
• Lead your team to deliver inspiring visual moments in A&A, Home, Baby, and other seasonally relevant areas
• Ensure fitting rooms are welcoming and used as an extension of the sales floor
• Plan, lead, and follow up on organizational and operational change
• Anticipate and identify changes in unique store trends
• Anticipate staffing needs, talent plan, and recruit both long and short term
• Develop and coach your team and Team Leaders to elevate their skills and expertise
• Lead team onboarding, learning, and help close product knowledge and skill gaps through development, coaching, and team interactions
• Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management
• Provide service and a shopping experience that meets guest needs
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead and hold the team accountable to work in the same way
• Address store needs such as emergencies and regulatory visits
• Follow all safe and secure training and processes as a key carrier
• Perform all other duties based on business needs

Requirements

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity
• Ability to manage conflict, lead, and hold others accountable
• Ability to relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization
• Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial, and quantitative analysis
• Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
• Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
• Interpret instructions, reports, and information
• Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds
• Accurately handle cash register operations
• Climb up and down ladders
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays) and regular attendance necessary