Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) - Algonquin, IL (Starting Summer 2027) ​ ​

About the role

Executive Leadership Experience firsthand what it’s like to lead a retail team within a Target store. This internship is a paid 40 hr/week, hands-on training program to develop and prepare you for store leadership. As a Stores Executive Intern, you will get a valuable realistic preview of the Executive Team Leader role (Assistant Store Manager) over a defined period of time.

Responsibilities

• Spend time on the store salesfloor and backroom leading team members and aligning the team on daily business priorities
• Work alongside your Executive Team Lead (ETL) mentor and other leaders in the building to gain an understanding of their roles
• Lead through daily priorities (stocking shelves, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment that’s inviting to guests, helping build displays within the store, etc.)
• Partner with leaders regarding team member performance by teaching, coaching, training, and delivering timely performance feedback
• Address team member concerns and remove hurdles to ensure smooth operations and goal attainment
• Lead/present at daily huddles with peer/leadership team
• Plan daily goals and organize plans within the building
• Provide summary of results and priorities with peer/leadership team
• Work with store leaders each day to set goals and expectations
• Review business reporting and guest insights to understand, troubleshoot and follow up on opportunity areas
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience by ensuring team members are knowledgeable and empowered to make it right for guests
• Provide new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team opportunities
• Take the initiative to learn how to be a Target leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and development; continuously learn throughout the internship experience
• Commit to learning Target’s expectations of leaders and use them to personally develop by asking questions and seeking feedback
• Actively participate in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities and events
• Demonstrate a willingness to take strategic risks and take on new assignments
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment
• Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices
• Foster an inclusive, equitable, safe, and secure culture
• Carry out principal duties and responsibilities by the department
• Gain an understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen
• Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you are completing your daily tasks; when guests need assistance, engage with them in a welcoming way to help solve their specific needs
• Thank guests and let them know we’re happy they chose to shop at Target
• Perform other duties based on business needs

Skills

• Guest service fundamentals and experience building and managing a guest-first team culture across the store
• Guest engagement; problem-solving and resolution
• Retail business fundamentals
• Setting and planning department(s) monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver service and sales goals
• Managing a team of hourly team members and team leaders while creating business strategies and goals
• Recruiting, selecting and talent management of hourly team members and leaders

About You

This may be the right job for you if:

• You enjoy interacting and helping others—including guests that shop our store and fellow team members you work with
• You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success
• You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other peak shopping times)

Requirements

• Previous retail experience preferred, but not required
• Strong interest in working in retail, specifically within our stores in management
• Leadership skills and team-oriented thinking
• Willingness to learn and adapt to current technology needs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
• Welcoming and helpful attitude
• Effective communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
• Interpret instructions, reports, and information
• Accurately handle 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 merchandise up to 44 pounds
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and reliable and prompt attendance necessary

Pay

The pay range per hour is $24.00–$28.00. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including labor markets and, in some instances, education, work experience and certifications.

Benefits

Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.