Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) – Manhattan Beach, CA (Starting Summer 2027)

Centro Escolar University; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee discount

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Target in Manhattan Beach, CA offers a paid 40-hour/week internship focused on developing store leadership skills. You will lead a retail team, work with managers to understand retail operations, and drive guest experience while helping the store meet its financial and operational goals.

You will be mentored by a leader, participate in ongoing development conversations, and take on departmental leadership responsibilities to grow your leadership capabilities within the Target organization.

Qualifications

• Enjoy interacting and helping others.
• Thrive in a fast-moving, physically demanding role requiring teamwork.
• Flexible work schedules including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead and motivate a team, drive sales, merchandise products, and provide exceptional guest service.
• Lead daily huddles and plan daily goals and organizational plans.
• Review business reports and guest insights to identify and address opportunities.

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, build culture, and guide 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 address opportunities.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by empowering team members.
• Provide new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team challenges.
• Take initiative to learn leadership skills and seek growth opportunities.
• Commit to Target's leadership expectations and actively participate in training and development.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, compliance, and foster an inclusive, equitable, safe culture.
• Carry out principal duties by department and 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 problem solving.
• Are open to flexible work schedules 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.
• Have a welcoming and helpful attitude.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Are able to access all areas of the building to respond to issues.
• Can interpret instructions, reports, and information.
• Can accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
• Are able to climb ladders and safely handle merchandise, including lifting up to 44 pounds.
• Can operate communication devices and technology equipment as directed.
• Maintain reliable and prompt attendance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay of $28.50.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance for eligible team members and dependents.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee discount.
• Short term and long term disability coverage.
• Paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.

Training & Development

The internship provides hands-on training to develop leadership skills, including mentorship from Executive Team Leaders, ongoing development conversations, and participation in training activities and events.

Career Progression

This program offers a realistic preview of the Executive Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager) role, providing skills and experience in guest service, retail business fundamentals, team management, and talent recruitment and development.