Specialty Sales Team Leader (Apparel and Merchandising) State College

About the Role

As a Specialty Sales Team Leader, you'll lead a team of specialized consultants, focusing on delivering an exceptional guest experience, strong operations, and compelling visual merchandising. You'll oversee multiple departments, including Apparel and Accessories (A&A), Home, Baby, Core Beauty, and Electronics, ensuring product availability and an easy shopping experience. This role offers meaningful experiences to build and develop skills for a career in retail leadership.

Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver guest experience commitments, ensuring an Easy, Inspiring, and Friendly environment.
• Train and coach team members on guest service fundamentals and Target's guest experience commitments.
• Review guest, financial, and team metrics to identify opportunities, improve performance, and celebrate successes.
• Plan and execute daily/weekly workloads to support business priorities and sales goals.
• Lead and develop a team of consultants, providing coaching, feedback, and accountability.
• Partner with third-party vendors to maintain brand standards and merchandising.
• Support backroom processes, replenishment, and sales floor organization.
• Participate in team hiring, onboarding, and training processes.
• Address store emergency and compliance needs, including guest services like back-up cashier and order pick-up.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous retail experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to lead and hold others accountable.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work a variable schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
• Capability to remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 44 pounds, climb ladders, and remain mobile during shifts.

Pay

The starting pay range for this position is $22.50 - $24.50 per hour. The full pay range is $22.50 - $38.25 per hour, based on factors such as labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Benefits

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

For more details, visit https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.