Job description
As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic
brand and one of America's leading retailers.
Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life.
Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively
live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth
opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are,
what we value, and how we work. It's how we care, grow, and win together.
ALL ABOUT STORE LEADERSHIP
You run a profitable growth business that has one purpose: to help all families discover the joy of
everyday life. You lead a sales force of experts, advocates and consultants that discover guests’
needs and offer solutions to earn their loyalty.
You lead teams that are passionate about making sure guests get what they came for (plus a little
more) every time they shop at their store. You develop leaders who care about their team
members, and team members who care about their guests and each other.
At Target, we believe in our leaders having meaningful experiences that help them build
and develop skills for a career. The role of a Store Director can provide you with the:
Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience building and managing a guest
first culture across the store
Skills in retail business financials (e.g. payroll, profit and loss) and driving sales growth
Experience creating store specific strategies and managing your team to deliver results
Knowledge of retail business fundamentals for total store: sales trends, inventory
management, guest shopping patterns and satisfaction, pricing and promotions strategies
and specialty businesses
Skills in setting and planning total store quarterly business priorities and managing a team
to deliver on sales goals
Make business decisions by assessing market competition, understanding guest insights,
and feedback
Experience managing a large team of hourly team members and leaders as well as leaders
of leaders
Skills in recruiting, selecting, talent management and talent planning across all departments
of the store
As a Store Director, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely
include the following responsibilities:
Own your store’s overall business to drive efficiency and grow sales
Lead and create a service culture utilizing tools and routines that model, train, and coach
behavioral expectations to deliver the service standard
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous
development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
In partnership with HR, support the leadership team in ensuring equitable experiences,
strengthening inclusion acumen, and promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging that
embraces the contributions of all team members
Leverage your reports (financial, operational, safety, food safety, team and guest) to
understand the business and make decisions
Understand sales trends and lead your team to drive sales growth in core businesses (Style,
Beauty, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Fulfillment) by leaning into key seasons, events and
weekends
business and be the destination of choice for our guests
Lead and efficient operation to fund the sales culture
As a key carrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes
Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.)
Always demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety (including food safety) and
compliance; Lead and hold the team accountable to work in the same way
Cultivate a guest-centric and engaged team
Develop a team and culture that is committed to guest loyalty and shares services and
rewards like REDcard, Target Circle, Pick-up, Wallet and Shipt to improve convenience and
frequency
Lead a confident and knowledgeable sales force that delivers a differentiated experience,
prioritizes the guest over task and delivers a welcoming, inspiring, rewarding and easy
experience
Recruit, hire, and retain a passionate team for area specific knowledge and expertise
Invest in training to enhance skills and capabilities
Evaluate and manage individual impact through a total store contribution
Create sustainable talent strategies to fuel continued team growth
Own and implement exempt and hourly schedules that align to guest and business needs
(including weekends, mornings, evenings, overnight and appropriate seasonal adjustments)
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We might be a great match if:
Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited.... We work efficiently and as
a team to take care of our guests
Providing service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET! excites you.... That’s
why we love working at Target
Leading teams who are stocking, setting and selling Target products sounds like your thing...
That’s the core of what we do
You aren’t looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day... We are
busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed,
inspired and rewarded
The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you
everything you need to know to be a Store Director. But there are a few skills you
should have from the get-go:
4-year degree or equivalent experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial, and
quantitative analysis
Manage conflict and lead and hold others accountable
Relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization
Welcoming and helpful attitude
Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure
we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:
Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
Interpret instructions, reports, and information
Accurately handle cash register operations
Climb up and down ladders _
Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or
moving merchandise up to 40 pounds
Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance
necessary
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.
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