Paid Retail Leadership Intern — Store Ops & Guest Experience

Target Corp; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

employee discount

short term disability

long term disability

paid sick leave

paid national holidays

paid vacation

Job summary

Target stores in Memphis is seeking an enthusiastic Stores Executive Intern for a paid 40 hr/week hands-on training program to develop and prepare you for the Stores Executive Leadership role (Assistant Store Manager). You will work with mentors and leaders to learn how Target’s retail business operates and how to excel in a management role.

The program focuses on guest service, team leadership, and daily operations while developing skills in sales, merchandising, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong interest in working in retail, specifically within our stores in management.
• Leadership skills and team-oriented thinking.
• Learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Spending time on the store sales floor and backroom leading team members and aligning the team on daily business priorities.
• Working alongside your Executive Team Lead (ETL) mentor and other leaders in the building to gain an understanding of their roles.
• Leading through daily priorities (stocking shelves, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment that’s inviting to guests, helping build displays).
• Partnering with leaders regarding team member performance by teaching, coaching, training, and delivering timely performance feedback.
• Addressing team member concerns and removing hurdles to ensure smooth operations and goal attainment.
• Leading/presenting at daily huddles with peer/leadership team.
• Planning daily goals and organizing plans within the building.
• Providing summary of results and priorities with peer/leadership team.
• Working with store leaders each day to set goals and expectations.
• Reviewing business reporting and guest insights to understand, troubleshoot and follow up on opportunity areas.
• Delivering an exceptional guest experience by ensuring team members are knowledgeable and empowered to make it right for guests.
• Providing new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team opportunities.
• Taking the initiative to learn how to be an effective leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and development; continuously learning throughout the internship experience.
• Commit to learning Target’s expectations of leaders and use them to personally develop by asking questions and seeking feedback.
• Actively participate in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities and events.
• Demonstrate a willingness to take strategic risks and take on new assignments.
• 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.
• Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices.
• Foster an inclusive, equitable, safe, and secure culture.
• Carry out principal duties and responsibilities by the department.
• Gains understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen.
• Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you are completing your daily tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Teamwork

Job description

Target stores in Memphis is seeking an enthusiastic Stores Executive Intern for a paid 40 hr/week hands-on training program to develop and prepare you for the Stores Executive Leadership role (Assistant Store Manager). You will work with mentors and leaders to learn how Target’s retail business operates and how to excel in a management role.

The program focuses on guest service, team leadership, and daily operations while developing skills in sales, merchandising, and leadership.