Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) - Duluth, MN (Starting Summer 2027)

Cagayan State University; Duluth (MN); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee discount

Disability coverage

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Descripción de la vacante

Target is seeking an ambitious intern to join our retail leadership development program in Duluth, MN. This paid internship runs 40 hours per week and is designed to prepare you for store leadership through hands-on experiences on the sales floor and in backroom operations.

You will work closely with managers and mentors to learn our retail business, drive guest satisfaction, and develop the skills needed to lead teams, merchandise products, and achieve daily store goals.

Descripción del empleo

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Lead a retail team within a Target store as part of a paid 40-hour/week internship program preparing you for store leadership.
• Work closely with managers and team members to understand Target’s retail business and excel in a management role.
• Drive guest experience and impact store financial, team, and operational performance.
• Work alongside a mentor to learn effective department leadership and have opportunities to lead mentor’s departments.
• Lead and motivate a team, drive sales results, merchandise products, and provide exceptional guest service.
• Engage in ongoing development conversations focused on your growth.
• Support daily operations by building culture and guiding your team to achieve goals.
• Spend time on the sales floor and backroom leading team members and aligning on daily priorities.
• Partner with leaders to coach, train, and provide performance feedback to team members.
• Address team member concerns and remove hurdles to ensure smooth operations.
• Lead daily huddles and plan daily goals and organizational plans.
• Review business reporting and guest insights to identify and address opportunities.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by empowering team members.
• Provide new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team opportunities.
• Commit to learning Target’s leadership expectations and actively participate in training and development activities.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, compliance, and foster an inclusive, equitable, safe, and secure culture.
• Carry out principal duties by the department and gain understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen.
• Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests and assisting with their needs.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Enjoyment in interacting and helping others, including guests and team members.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, physically demanding role requiring teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times.
• Previous retail experience preferred but not required.
• Strong interest in retail management within stores.
• 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.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude with effective communication skills.
• Ability to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
• Ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
• Capability to handle cash register operations as needed.
• Physical ability to climb ladders and move merchandise safely, including lifting up to 44 pounds.
• Proficiency in communicating on multiple frequency devices and operating handheld scanners and other technology equipment.
• Reliable and prompt attendance with flexibility in work schedule.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay rate of $27.25.
• Comprehensive health benefits for eligible team members and dependents, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee discount.
• Short term and long term disability coverage.
• Paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.