Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) – Greater Long Beach, CA (Starting Summer 2027)

Pay is based on several factors including labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Pay

The pay range per hour is $28.50.

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
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation

About the role

This internship is a paid 40 hr/week, hands-on training program designed to develop and prepare you for a store leadership role, specifically the Executive Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager) position. As a Stores Executive Intern, you will gain a realistic preview of the role over a defined period, working closely with managers and team members to understand Target’s retail business and leadership expectations.

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 to understand their roles
• Lead through daily priorities such as stocking shelves, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment, building displays, and more
• Partner with leaders on team member performance through teaching, coaching, training, and delivering timely feedback
• Address team member concerns and remove hurdles to ensure smooth operations and goal attainment
• Lead and present at daily huddles with the leadership team
• Plan daily goals and organize operational plans within the store
• Provide summaries of results and priorities to the leadership team
• Review business reporting and guest insights to troubleshoot and follow up on opportunity areas
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience by empowering team members to resolve guest issues
• Provide new ideas and recommend solutions for business or team opportunities
• Seek out opportunities for growth and development, continuously learning throughout the internship
• Commit to learning Target’s leadership expectations and apply them personally by asking questions and seeking feedback
• Actively participate in training activities, developmental opportunities, and events
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold others accountable to these standards
• Work safely, identify and correct hazards, and comply with safety policies
• Foster an inclusive, equitable, safe, and secure culture
• Gain an understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen
• Greet guests, engage with them to solve their needs, and express appreciation for their visit
• Perform other duties as needed based on business requirements

Skills

• Guest service fundamentals and experience building a guest-first team culture
• Guest engagement, problem-solving, and resolution
• Retail business fundamentals
• Setting and planning department workloads to support business priorities
• Managing a team to deliver service and sales goals
• Leading hourly team members and team leaders while creating business strategies and goals
• Recruiting, selecting, and talent management of hourly team members and leaders

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience preferred but not required
• Strong interest in working in retail, specifically in store management
• Leadership skills and team-oriented thinking
• Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong workload and task management skills
• Welcoming and helpful attitude
• Effective communication skills
• Open to working a flexible schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times)

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
• Communicate using multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment
• Reliable and prompt attendance