Store Leadership Intern — Path to Assistant Store Manager

Target; Norridge (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee discount

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Target is offering a paid Stores Executive Intern program in our Illinois stores. This internship provides hands-on training to develop and prepare you for store leadership, including leading teams, driving guest experience, and learning store operations.

You will work with an ETL mentor, gain exposure to multiple store areas, and contribute to achieving guest satisfaction and sales goals while developing leadership competencies.

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong interest in working in retail, specifically within our stores in management.
• Leadership skills and team-oriented thinking.

Responsibilities

• Spend time on the store salesfloor and backroom leading team members and aligning the team on daily business priorities.
• Work alongside your Executive Team Lead (ETL) mentor and other leaders in the building to gain an understanding of their roles.
• Lead through daily priorities (stocking shelves, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment that’s inviting to guests, helping build displays).
• Partner with leaders regarding team member performance by teaching, coaching, training, and delivering timely feedback.
• Address team member concerns and remove hurdles to ensure smooth operations and goal attainment.
• Lead/present at daily huddles with peer/leadership team and plan daily goals.
• Provide summary of results and priorities with peer/leadership team; set goals with store leaders daily.

Skills

Guest service

Team leadership

Retail basics

Communication

Mentorship

Job description

Target is offering a paid Stores Executive Intern program in our Illinois stores. This internship provides hands-on training to develop and prepare you for store leadership, including leading teams, driving guest experience, and learning store operations.

You will work with an ETL mentor, gain exposure to multiple store areas, and contribute to achieving guest satisfaction and sales goals while developing leadership competencies.