Retail Leadership Intern – Store Exec Track

Target; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Education benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Target Stores Executive Internships offer paid, hands‑on training to prepare you for store leadership. You will work with mentors across departments, lead guest priorities, and gain real leadership experience in a dynamic retail environment.

The program emphasizes guest service, team leadership, and the development of business acumen, with opportunities to assume responsibilities and learn how to drive store performance.

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.

Responsibilities

• Spending time on the store salesfloor 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 within the store, etc.).
• 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.

Skills

Guest service fundamentals

Guest engagement

Retail business fundamentals

Setting and planning workloads

Team leadership

Recruiting, talent management

Job description

Target Stores Executive Internships offer paid, hands‑on training to prepare you for store leadership. You will work with mentors across departments, lead guest priorities, and gain real leadership experience in a dynamic retail environment.

The program emphasizes guest service, team leadership, and the development of business acumen, with opportunities to assume responsibilities and learn how to drive store performance.