Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Manager of Merchandising & Sales) Pittsburgh, PA

Pay

The pay range is $64,000.00 – $128,000.00. Pay is based on several factors that may include labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits for eligible team members and dependents (medical, vision, dental, life insurance, etc.)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee discount
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation
• Additional financial, education, and well‑being programs – see Target Benefits

About the role

Specialty Sales Executive Team Leaders lead a sales force of specialized consultants who provide tailored suggestions and solutions through active selling and compelling visual‑merchandising presentations. Teams in Apparel & Accessories, Beauty, and Electronics focus on guest experience while ensuring product availability through pulling, filling, pricing, setting, staging, and maintaining the sales floor and backroom.

Responsibilities

• Drive total store sales and understand how your departments and team impact overall profitability.
• Create a guest‑obsessed culture and lead the team to prioritize the guest experience while meeting sales goals.
• Create and adjust schedules to align with guest traffic and business needs.
• Plan merchandising and pricing workload, including transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling, and promotions.
• Assess competition and leverage guest insights to make the store the destination of choice.
• Work a schedule that matches guest and business needs (early morning, evening, overnight shifts, and weekends).
• Build a knowledgeable, passionate team of consultants in Apparel & Accessories, Beauty, and Electronics.
• Manage and develop the sales force using selling‑training techniques.
• Lead back‑room processes, organization, layout, and replenishment to keep product available on the sales floor.
• Deliver inspiring visual moments in Apparel & Accessories, Home, Baby, and seasonal areas.
• Ensure fitting rooms serve as an extension of the sales floor and remain welcoming.
• Plan, lead, and follow up on organizational and operational changes.
• Anticipate and identify changes in unique store trends.
• Anticipate staffing needs, talent‑plan, and recruit for both short‑ and long‑term needs.
• Develop and coach team members and Team Leaders to elevate skills and expertise.
• Lead onboarding, learning, and close product‑knowledge gaps through development and coaching.
• Establish a culture of accountability with clear expectations and performance management.
• Provide a shopping experience that meets guest needs.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; hold the team accountable to the same standards.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Skills

• Recruiting, selecting, and talent management of hourly team members and leaders.
• Knowledge of guest‑service fundamentals and building a guest‑first culture.
• Understanding of retail business fundamentals: sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing, and promotions.
• Experience setting and planning monthly/quarterly workloads to support business priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple specialty businesses and balance team expertise across departments.
• Knowledge of competitors and ability to leverage insights for business objectives.
• Experience leading visual merchandising and back‑room organization.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule required, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Regular attendance is necessary.