General Merchandise Expert — Fast-Paced Retail & Guest Help

Target; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Target in California is seeking a General Merchandise Expert to support guests, run basic store operations, and ensure accurate shelving and pricing. You will engage with customers, assist with daily tasks, and help maintain an organized backroom.

We value a friendly, team-oriented approach, reliability, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Training is provided, with emphasis on safety and guest service.

Qualifications

• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members.
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.
• Work both independently and with a team.
• Resolve guest questions quickly on the spot.
• Attention to detail and follow a multi-step processes.
• Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.

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.

Skills

Guest service

Communication devices

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Handheld scanners

POS systems

Job description

Target in California is seeking a General Merchandise Expert to support guests, run basic store operations, and ensure accurate shelving and pricing. You will engage with customers, assist with daily tasks, and help maintain an organized backroom.

We value a friendly, team-oriented approach, reliability, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Training is provided, with emphasis on safety and guest service.