Specialty Sales Team Leader

Starting pay range: $20.50 – $22.50 per hour. Full pay range: $20.50 – $34.85 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, national holidays, and vacation time

About the Role

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. As a Specialty Sales Team Leader, you’ll lead a team of consultants in Apparel and Accessories (A&A), Home, Baby, Core Beauty, or Electronics. Your role focuses on guest experience, operations, and visual merchandising while ensuring product availability and ease of shopping.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a consistent, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by training and holding team members accountable to Target’s service commitments
• Review guest, financial, and team outcome metrics to identify opportunities, drive results, and elevate the guest experience
• Model and coach a guest-first service culture, including inclusivity, authenticity, and respect for diverse voices
• Plan and execute daily/weekly workload to meet department and store sales goals, including merchandising sets, promotions, and inventory management
• Lead and develop a team of hourly consultants, assigning tasks based on workload and guest traffic patterns
• Support visual merchandising, including organizing product, signing, and seasonal displays
• Manage backroom processes, replenishment, and sales floor availability to ensure product accessibility
• Participate in team hiring, onboarding, and skill development to close gaps through coaching and interactions
• Hold team members accountable to safety, compliance, and ethical conduct standards
• Support merchandise protection strategies, including ordering, storage, and application of security measures
• Assume store-level leadership duties (LOD) as needed to enable guest experience during assigned shifts
• Assist with guest services such as cashier backup, order pickup (OPU), and Drive-Up (DU) while maintaining compliance
• Occasionally lift or move merchandise up to 15 pounds (frequently) and up to 44 pounds (occasionally without assistance)
• Work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other environmental conditions as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Previous retail experience preferred but not required
• Ability to lead, hold others accountable, and work independently or as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and a welcoming, helpful attitude toward guests and team members
• Capability to manage workload, prioritize tasks, and remain composed in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work a variable schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times
• Reliable and prompt attendance; full-time role but hours may fluctuate based on business needs
• Ability to access all areas of the building, interpret instructions, and operate technology (e.g., handheld scanners, frequency devices)
• Physical ability to climb ladders, scan/handle merchandise, and remain mobile for the duration of a shift
• Occasional exposure to varying temperatures and elements (e.g., Drive-Up, carryout)