Executive Team Leader GM Sales (Assistant Manager General Merchandise) - Ankeny, IA

Target; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic General Merchandise Sales Executive Team Leader to join their vibrant team. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional guest experiences while managing a dedicated team. You'll drive sales and ensure operational excellence across all store areas, fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a fast-paced environment, where no two days are alike. If you're passionate about retail and enjoy working in a collaborative atmosphere, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k)

Employee Discount

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid National Holidays

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in managing teams and leading by example.
• Ability to analyze problems and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Drive total store sales and manage a team to meet sales goals.
• Create a guest-obsessed culture and lead your team effectively.
• Oversee inventory management and ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Business Acumen

Problem Analysis

Decision Making

Conflict Management

Adaptability to Technology

Education

4-Year Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

The pay range is $60,000.00 - $120,000.00.

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience, and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. 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. Find more benefits at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

ALL ABOUT TARGET

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

ALL ABOUT GENERAL MERCHANDISE

Experts in operations, process, and efficiency who enable a consistent experience for our guests by ensuring product is set, in-stock, accurately priced, and signed on the sales floor. The General Merchandise and Food Sales team leads inbound, outbound, replenishment, inventory accuracy, presentation, pricing, and promotional signing processes for all General Merchandise (GM) areas of the store. This team also leads Food & Beverage and Food Service, providing a fresh and food-safe experience. Experts enable efficient delivery to our guests by owning pick, pack, and ship fulfillment work.

At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a General Merchandise Sales Executive Team Leader can provide you with the:

• Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience building and managing a guest-first culture on your team
• Knowledge of retail business fundamentals including: department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing, and promotions strategies
• Experience setting and planning department(s) monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver on sales goals
• Knowledge of the competition; leveraging insights to drive business objectives
• Experience managing a team of hourly team members and leaders; creating business-specific strategies and goals
• Skills in recruiting, selecting, and talent management of hourly team members and leaders

As a General Merchandise Sales Executive Team Leader, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:

• Drive total store sales, understand your role in sales growth, and how your departments and team contribute to and impact total store profitability
• Manage a team that executes inbound, outbound, replenishment, inventory accuracy, presentation, pricing, and promotional signing processes for all GM areas of the store
• Manage a team of experts in operations, accuracy, and efficiency
• Enable efficient delivery to our guests by leading pick, pack, and ship fulfillment work (if applicable)
• Create a guest-obsessed culture and lead your team to prioritize the guest experience and deliver on store sales goals
• Develop a strategy and utilize your workload planning tools to complete all scheduled workload ensuring you are guest-ready at all times
• Create a scheduling plan in partnership with your team leaders based on monthly and weekly business workload and guest traffic
• Conduct regular check-ins with your team to ensure completion of tasks and workload
• Manage all GM backroom and sales floor areas, review all reporting to identify gaps, and develop a plan to resolve
• Oversee Team Leaders workload planning including transitions, revisions, and sales plans for all GM areas
• Drive fulfillment sales by leading the Fulfillment team to fulfill each order accurately and efficiently and deliver on each guest promise time
• Know and assess the competition; leverage guest insights and feedback to drive the business and be the destination of choice for our guests
• Plan, manage, and follow-up on organizational and operational change
• Anticipate and identify changes in unique store trends
• Develop and coach your Team Leaders to elevate the skills and expertise of the team
• Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management
• Anticipate staffing needs, talent planning, and recruit – both long and short term
• 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
• As a key carrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes
• Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.)
• All other duties based on business needs

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We might be a great match if:

• Working in a fun and energetic environment excites you… We work efficiently and as a team to take care of our guests
• Providing service to our guests that makes them say "I LOVE TARGET!" excites you… That’s why we love working at Target
• Leading teams who are stocking, setting, and selling Target products sounds like your thing… That’s the core of what we do
• You aren’t looking for Monday through Friday jobs where you are at a computer all day… We are busy all day (especially on weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired, and rewarded

The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a General Merchandise Sales Executive Team Leader. But, there are a few skills you should have from the start:

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity
• Manage conflict, lead, and hold others accountable
• Relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization
• Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial, and quantitative analysis
• Learn and adapt to current technology needs
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently

We are an excellent place to work and care about our teams, so we want to clarify a few more basics that we expect:

• Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
• Interpret instructions, reports, and information
• Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds
• Accurately handle cash register operations
• Climb ladders
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays) and regular attendance are necessary

Benefits Eligibility

Please paste this URL into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Target will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.