Retail Leadership Intern: Store Exec Training

Target; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Target stores are offering a paid Stores Executive Intern program designed to develop and prepare you for store leadership. This 40 hr/week hands-on internship lets you work closely with an Executive Team Lead (ETL) mentor across departments to learn how leadership drives guest experience, financial and operational performance, and team development.

You’ll gain exposure to daily store operations, leadership training, and opportunities to lead in a collaborative environment while developing core

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
• 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 a Target 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
• Gain an understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen
• 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
• All other duties based on business needs

Job description

Target stores are offering a paid Stores Executive Intern program designed to develop and prepare you for store leadership. This 40 hr/week hands-on internship lets you work closely with an Executive Team Lead (ETL) mentor across departments to learn how leadership drives guest experience, financial and operational performance, and team development.

You’ll gain exposure to daily store operations, leadership training, and opportunities to lead in a collaborative environment while developing core