Store Leadership Intern — Paid, Hands-on Training

Target; Diamond Bar (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Target stores are seeking an energetic Stores Executive Intern to develop leadership skills and gain hands-on experience in a busy retail environment. You will work alongside experienced managers to learn how to drive guest experience, sales, and daily operations on the store floor and backroom.

You will lead teams, attend leadership meetings, and help implement priorities that improve guest satisfaction while building practical knowledge of store management and operations.

Qualifications

• Guest service fundamentals and experience building and managing a guest‑first team culture across the store
• Guest engagement; problem‑solving and resolution
• Retail business fundamentals
• Setting and planning department(s) monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver service and sales goals

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

Guest engagement

Retail fundamentals

Team leadership

Recruiting

Job description

Target stores are seeking an energetic Stores Executive Intern to develop leadership skills and gain hands-on experience in a busy retail environment. You will work alongside experienced managers to learn how to drive guest experience, sales, and daily operations on the store floor and backroom.

You will lead teams, attend leadership meetings, and help implement priorities that improve guest satisfaction while building practical knowledge of store management and operations.