Stores Executive Intern — Retail Leadership Track

Target; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Target Stores offers a paid Stores Executive Internship, a 40-hour-per-week program designed to develop and prepare you for store leadership. You will work closely with mentors, lead a team on daily priorities, and gain exposure to multiple areas of the store while delivering excellent guest service.

You will learn to drive guest experience, collaborate with leaders, and build skills in operations, merchandising, and team development, with ongoing feedback and growth opportunities throughout the

Responsibilities

• Spending time on the store sales floor 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)
• 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
• Planning daily goals and organizing plans within the building
• Providing summary of results and priorities with peer/leadership team
• Working with store leaders each day to set goals and expectations
• Reviewing business reporting and guest insights to understand, troubleshoot and follow up on opportunity areas
• Delivering an exceptional guest experience by ensuring team members are knowledgeable and empowered to make it right for guests
• Providing new ideas and recommends solutions to business or team opportunities
• Taking the initiative to learn how to be a Target leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and development; continuously learning throughout the internship experience
• Commit to learning Target’s expectations of leaders and use them to personally develop by asking questions and seeking feedback
• Actively participate in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities and events
• Demonstrate a willingness to take strategic risks and take on new assignments
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment
• Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices
• Foster an inclusive, equitable, safe, and secure culture
• Carry out principal duties and responsibilities by the department
• Gain an understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen
• Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you are completing your daily tasks.
• When guests need assistance, engage with guests in a welcoming way, to help solve their specific needs
• Thank guests and let them know we’re happy they chose to shop at Target
• All other duties based on business needs

Job description

Target Stores offers a paid Stores Executive Internship, a 40-hour-per-week program designed to develop and prepare you for store leadership. You will work closely with mentors, lead a team on daily priorities, and gain exposure to multiple areas of the store while delivering excellent guest service.

You will learn to drive guest experience, collaborate with leaders, and build skills in operations, merchandising, and team development, with ongoing feedback and growth opportunities throughout the