Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Manager Merchandising and Service) - San Anton[...]

Target; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Specialty Sales Executive Team Leader to enhance guest experiences and drive sales in a dynamic retail environment. This role involves leading a passionate team, managing specialty departments, and ensuring a guest-first culture. You'll leverage your strong interpersonal skills and business acumen to create a thriving atmosphere where guests feel valued. With comprehensive training and a commitment to team development, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact while enjoying a collaborative and energetic work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) Plan

Employee Discount

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid National Holidays

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this role.
• Candidates should have strong business acumen and the ability to manage conflict.

Responsibilities

• Drive total store sales and create a guest-obsessed culture.
• Manage team schedules and ensure effective merchandising and pricing workload.
• Lead and develop a team of knowledgeable consultants in specialty areas.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Business Acumen

Problem Analysis

Decision Making

Conflict Management

Education

4-year Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Executive Team Leader Specialty Sales (Assistant Manager Merchandising and Service) - San Antonio, TX

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 comprehensive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

ALL ABOUT TARGET

As part of our collaborative and guest-obsessed team, you help us create an experience that makes guests say “I love Target!” When you work at Target, you’re helping every family discover the joy in everyday life. You’re working alongside a dedicated team that brings their passion and pride to all that they do. Your passion for the latest trends will come to life when you lead a team to actively engage with every guest in each of the specialized businesses.

ALL ABOUT SPECIALTY SALES

A sales force of specialized consultants who provide tailored suggestions and solutions through active selling and compelling visual merchandising presentations that inspire guests and build the basket.

Teams in Apparel & Accessories (A&A), Beauty, and Electronics prioritize guest experience while blending completion of tasks that ensure product is available and easy to shop – pulling, filling, pricing, setting, staging, and maintaining the sales floor and the backroom.

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 Specialty Sales Executive Team Leader can provide you with the:

• Knowledge of guest service fundamentals, 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
• Ability to manage multiple specialty businesses and balance team member expertise in each area to effectively manage teams in each department
• Knowledge of competitors and ability to leverage insights that drive business objectives in each specialty department
• Experience managing a team of hourly team members and leaders and creating business-specific strategies and goals
• Skills in recruiting, selecting, and talent management of hourly team members and leaders

As a Specialty 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
• Create a guest-obsessed culture and lead your team to prioritize the guest experience and deliver on store sales goals
• Create schedules and make adjustments as needed to align with guest traffic and business needs
• Manage your team to effectively plan merchandising and pricing workload including transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling, and promotions
• Know and assess the competition and leverage guest insights and feedback to drive the business and be the destination of choice for our guests
• Work a schedule that aligns with guest and business needs (this includes early morning, evening, overnight shifts, and weekends)
• Build a team of knowledgeable and passionate consultants about Apparel and Accessories, Beauty, and Electronics
• Manage and develop a sales force using selling training techniques
• Lead A&A, Beauty, and Electronics backroom processes, organization, layout, and replenishment of the salesfloor to ensure product is available for guests
• Lead your team to deliver inspiring visual moments in A&A, Home, Baby, and other seasonally relevant areas
• Ensure fitting rooms are used as an extension of the sales floor and are welcoming
• Plan, lead, and follow up on organizational and operational change
• Anticipate and identify changes in store trends
• Anticipate staffing needs, talent planning, and recruit for both long and short-term needs
• Develop and coach your team and Team Leaders to elevate their skills and expertise
• Lead team onboarding, learning, and help close product knowledge and skill gaps through development, coaching, and team interactions
• Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management
• Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest
• Always demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead and hold the team accountable to work in the same way
• Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.)
• As a key carrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes
• 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 a Monday thru Friday job 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 Specialty Sales Executive Team Leader. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:

• 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 awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on 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 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds
• Accurately handle cash register operations
• Climb up and down ladders
• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays) and regular attendance necessary

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) 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 Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.