Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) – Greater Pasadena, CA (Starting Summer 2027)

Thinklance LLP; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee discount

Disability insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Thinklance LLP in Pasadena, CA seeks a dynamic retail leadership intern for a paid 40-hour/week program at Target stores. You will work with managers and team members to learn Target’s retail business and management roles, while driving guest experience and store performance.

You will spend time on the sales floor and backroom, lead daily huddles, and mentor teams to achieve daily goals, with supervision and feedback from leaders.

Qualifications

• Interest in retail management within stores.
• Strong interpersonal and guest-service orientation.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience in retail is welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a retail team within a Target store as part of a paid 40-hour/week internship program preparing for store leadership.
• Drive guest experience and impact store financial, team, and operational performance.
• Lead daily huddles and plan daily goals and organizational plans.
• Review business reports and guest insights to identify and act on opportunities.
• Provide new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team challenges.
• Spend time on the sales floor and backroom leading team members and aligning on daily priorities.
• Partner with leaders on team member performance through coaching and feedback.
• Address team concerns and remove hurdles for smooth operations.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Adaptability

Problem solving

Job description

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 for store leadership.
• Work closely with managers and team members to understand Target’s retail business and management roles.
• Drive guest experience and impact store financial, team, and operational performance.
• Work alongside a mentor to learn effective department leadership.
• Step into leading mentor’s departments with guidance.
• Lead and motivate a team, drive sales, merchandise products, and provide exceptional guest service.
• Engage in ongoing development conversations focused on your growth.
• Support daily operations by building culture and guiding team goal achievement.
• Spend time on the sales floor and backroom leading team members and aligning on daily priorities.
• Partner with leaders on team member performance through coaching and feedback.
• Address team concerns and remove hurdles for smooth operations.
• Lead daily huddles and plan daily goals and organizational plans.
• Review business reports and guest insights to identify and act on opportunities.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by empowering team members.
• Provide new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team challenges.
• Commit to learning Target’s leadership expectations and seek feedback.
• Participate actively in internship training, development opportunities, and events.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and lead the team accordingly.
• Foster an inclusive, equitable, safe, and secure culture.
• Gain understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen.
• Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests and assisting with their needs.
• Perform all other duties based on business needs.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who:

• Enjoy interacting and helping others, including guests and team members.
• Thrive in a fast-moving, physically demanding role requiring teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving.
• Are open to working a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times.
• Have previous retail experience preferred but not required.
• Have a strong interest in retail management within stores.
• Possess leadership skills and team-oriented thinking.
• Can learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Maintain a welcoming and helpful attitude.
• Have effective communication skills.
• Can access all areas of the building to respond to issues.
• Interpret instructions, reports, and information accurately.
• Handle cash register operations as needed.
• Climb ladders and safely handle merchandise, including lifting up to 44 pounds.
• Operate communication devices and handheld scanners as directed.
• Maintain reliable and prompt attendance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $28.50 to $30.00, based on factors such as labor markets, education, experience, and certifications.
• Comprehensive health benefits for eligible team members and dependents, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Additional benefits include 401(k), employee discount, short-term and long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.