Retail Leadership Intern — Mentored, Fast-Paced Store Growth

Notre Dame; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee discount

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Target Minneapolis is offering an internship designed to develop store leadership and guest service excellence. You will work with mentors to learn department leadership, lead teams, drive sales, merchandise products, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The program emphasizes growth conversations, daily operations, and leveraging store reporting to identify opportunities. It prepares you for a management career with hands-on training and safety-conscious responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Enjoy interacting with guests and helping others.
• Thrive in fast-moving, physically demanding roles.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times.
• Retail experience preferred but not required.
• Strong interest in retail management.
• Leadership skills and team-oriented thinking.
• Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Skill in managing workload and prioritizing tasks independently.
• Reliable and punctual attendance with flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to drive guest experience and impact store performance.
• Work with a mentor and learn department leadership.
• Lead and motivate a team, drive sales and merchandise products.
• Engage in development conversations focused on growth.
• Lead daily operations, build culture, guide team to goals.
• Spend time on sales floor and backroom leading team members.
• Coach, train, and provide feedback to team members.
• Address concerns and remove obstacles for smooth operations.
• Lead daily huddles and plan daily goals.
• Review business reporting and guest insights to identify opportunities.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by empowering team members.
• Provide new ideas and solutions to business opportunities.
• Take initiative to learn leadership skills and seek growth opportunities.
• Participate in internship training activities and events.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety and compliance.

Skills

Guest interaction

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership interest

Tech adaptability

Cash handling

Reliability

Physical strength

Job description

Target Minneapolis is offering an internship designed to develop store leadership and guest service excellence. You will work with mentors to learn department leadership, lead teams, drive sales, merchandise products, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The program emphasizes growth conversations, daily operations, and leveraging store reporting to identify opportunities. It prepares you for a management career with hands-on training and safety-conscious responsibilities.