Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) – Manhattan 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, which may include 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 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. Within this store management internship, you will work closely with other managers and team members to develop an understanding of how Target’s retail business works and what it takes to excel in a management role.

• Learn how to drive guest experience and impact your store’s financial, team, and operational performance.
• Work alongside a mentor and learn how they effectively lead their department within the store.
• Have the opportunity to step into leading your mentor’s departments with guidance.
• Spend your days learning to lead and motivate a team, drive sales results, merchandise products, and provide an exceptional experience for guests.
• Have ongoing development conversations, as your development will be a top priority.
• Lead and support the execution of daily operations by working with your team members to build culture and guide your team to grow and achieve goals.

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 gain an understanding of their roles.
• Lead through daily priorities (stocking shelves, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment, building displays, 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 learning 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.
• 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 and assisting with their needs.
• Thank guests and let them know we’re happy they chose to shop at Target.

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.

Qualifications

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