Guest Experience Team Leader (Entry Level)

Target; La Habra (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee discount

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Disability insurance

Job summary

Target in La Habra, CA is seeking an Executive Team Leader for Summer 2026. This entry-level role starts soon and supports guest experience, store sales and team leadership across the store. You will recruit and develop hourly team members, plan schedules, and coach leaders to deliver superior service.

The role emphasizes ethics, safety, and guest-centric service while growing your business acumen and leadership skills. We offer comprehensive benefits and a clear path to leadership within Target.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Manage conflict and hold others accountable.
• Relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Create a guest-obsessed culture that delivers on store sales goals.
• Anticipate staffing needs and recruit – long and short term.
• Manage leaders to ensure training completion and understanding.
• Engage in development conversations with Team leaders.
• Personalize recognition and promote a positive team culture.
• Establish accountability through clear expectations and coaching.
• Understand business reporting and guest insights to identify gaps.
• Respond to negative guest experiences and support the guest.
• Create scheduling aligned with workload and guest traffic.
• Plan, manage and follow up on organizational change.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Adaptability to technology

Workload prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Target in La Habra, CA is seeking an Executive Team Leader for Summer 2026. This entry-level role starts soon and supports guest experience, store sales and team leadership across the store. You will recruit and develop hourly team members, plan schedules, and coach leaders to deliver superior service.

The role emphasizes ethics, safety, and guest-centric service while growing your business acumen and leadership skills. We offer comprehensive benefits and a clear path to leadership within Target.