General Merchandise Expert — Fast-Paced, Guest-Focused

Target; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Target in Marlborough, MA is seeking a General Merchandise Expert to ensure shelves are stocked, prices set, and the guest experience is smooth. You will help guests, assist with backroom tasks, and participate in sign placement for GM areas while upholding safety and compliance standards.

The role requires strong guest service, flexibility for varying shifts, and the ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Guest interactions and service orientation.
• Ability to work in fast-paced retail environments.
• Flexible schedule with nights/weekends.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Safety and compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you are completing your daily tasks.
• When guests need assistance, engage with guests 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.
• Execute daily tasks assigned to you by your leader to help achieve goals that align with business priorities including receiving products, restocking shelves, organizing the backroom, arranging merchandise, and putting up promotional signs for GM areas.
• If certified operate power equipment to move merchandise or store fixtures.
• Execute processes including changing prices to products, merchandise set-up and maintenance, and inventory accuracy as directed by your leader for all areas.
• Learn how operational procedures, such as setting up and organizing merchandise, managing product stock levels, and maintaining sales floor areas, affect inventory management, store profitability, and product availability.
• Be knowledgeable about the resources, products, and services available in the total store, and specific to your area, to solve issues for the guest and improve their experience.
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance.
• Work in a safe manner at all times; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible.
• Support guest services such as back-up cashier, and digital fulfillment processes (such as picking and packing orders or delivering pickup orders to guests) and maintain compliance culture while executing those duties, such as federal, state, and local adult beverage laws.
• All other duties based on business needs

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Tools

Cash handling

Job description

Target in Marlborough, MA is seeking a General Merchandise Expert to ensure shelves are stocked, prices set, and the guest experience is smooth. You will help guests, assist with backroom tasks, and participate in sign placement for GM areas while upholding safety and compliance standards.

The role requires strong guest service, flexibility for varying shifts, and the ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.