Specialty Sales Team Leader

Starting pay range: $24.75 – $26.75 per hour. Full pay range: $24.75 – $42.05 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

Explore additional benefits at Target’s benefits page.

About the Role

As a Specialty Sales Team Leader, you’ll lead a team of consultants in delivering exceptional guest experiences while managing operations, merchandising, and sales goals. This role blends guest service, team leadership, and business strategy in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a consistent, inspiring, and easy guest experience by training and holding team members accountable to Target’s service commitments
• Review guest, financial, and team metrics to identify opportunities, drive results, and celebrate wins
• Model and coach a guest-first culture, ensuring inclusivity and respect for diverse voices
• Plan and execute daily/weekly workloads to meet sales goals, including merchandising sets, promotions, and inventory management
• Lead and develop a team of hourly consultants, assigning tasks based on business priorities and guest traffic
• Partner with third-party vendors to maintain brand standards and ensure areas are fully stocked and visually appealing
• Support backroom processes, organization, and replenishment to keep the sales floor fully stocked
• Prioritize guest experience in fitting rooms (if applicable), ensuring cleanliness and safety
• Establish clear goals, hold team members accountable, and foster a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance
• Model and enforce physical security processes and merchandise protection strategies
• Occasionally assume store-level leadership duties (e.g., addressing emergencies, compliance needs, or guest services like order pickup and Drive-up)
• Support hiring, onboarding, and team development processes

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
• Proficiency in using handheld scanners, frequency devices, and other technology equipment
• Strong communication skills and a welcoming, helpful attitude toward guests and team members
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing workload and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work a variable schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and closing shifts
• Reliable and prompt attendance
• 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
• Physical ability to climb ladders, scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including:
  • Frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 15 pounds
  • Occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without assistance
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other environmental conditions (e.g., Drive-Up, carryout)
• Capability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts (shift length may vary)

While this role is full-time, hours may fluctuate based on business needs and are not guaranteed at 40 hours per week.

Skills

• Guest service fundamentals and experience building a guest-first culture
• Retail business acumen, including knowledge of sales trends, inventory management, and pricing strategies
• Planning and workload management to support business priorities and sales goals
• Leadership skills, including interviewing, developing, coaching, evaluating, and retaining talent
• Ability to manage multiple departments and lead teams with varying expertise