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Specialty Sales Team Leader - Waukee, IA

Target · Waukee, IA · 1 wk ago
On-siteBusiness Development$21.75–$23.75/hrFull-time

Starting pay range: $21.75 - $23.75 per hour. Full pay range: $21.75 - $37.00 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Benefits

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

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

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 specialized consultants in Apparel and Accessories (A&A), Home, Baby, Core Beauty, or Electronics. Your role focuses on delivering a strong guest experience through operations, visual merchandising, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Consistently deliver an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by ensuring team members are trained and accountable
  • Review guest, financial, and team outcome metrics to identify opportunities, drive results, and elevate the guest experience
  • Demonstrate and train team members on Target’s guest service model, prioritizing inclusivity and respect
  • Plan and execute daily/weekly workload to meet department and store sales goals, including merchandising sets, promotions, and events
  • Lead, develop, and coach a team of consultants, assigning tasks based on workload and guest traffic patterns
  • Encourage team members to use department tools (e.g., fitting rooms, testers, displays) to provide personalized guest recommendations
  • Partner with third-party vendors to maintain brand standards and ensure areas are fully stocked and merchandised
  • Support execution of merchandise sets and visual presentations for assigned categories
  • Lead backroom processes, organization, and replenishment to ensure product availability on the sales floor
  • Maintain clean, safe, and welcoming fitting rooms (if applicable)
  • Establish clear goals and expectations, holding team members accountable to performance standards
  • Demonstrate and lead a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, including incident reporting and hazard correction
  • Model physical security processes and support merchandise protection strategies
  • Occasionally assume store-level leadership on duty (LOD) responsibilities to enable the guest experience
  • Address store emergency and compliance needs, including adherence to federal, state, and local laws (e.g., adult beverage regulations)
  • Support guest services such as back-up cashier, order pick-up (OPU), and Drive-Up (DU)

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 and hold others accountable
  • Proficiency in using handheld scanners, frequency devices, and other technology equipment
  • Capability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong workload management and task prioritization skills
  • Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment

Schedule

  • Open to working a variable schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times
  • Full-time role, but hours may fluctuate based on business needs (no guarantee of 40 hours per week)
  • Capable of working in varying temperatures, humidity, and other environmental conditions
  • Ability to remain mobile for the duration of scheduled shifts (shift length may vary)

Physical Requirements

  • Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
  • Interpret instructions, reports, and information accurately
  • Perform cash register operations as needed
  • Climb up and down ladders as needed
  • Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 44 pounds without assistance
  • Flexible work schedule with reliable and prompt attendance

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