Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for driving sales growth and guest satisfaction? Do you have a strong background in retail operations, with a focus on general merchandise and food sales? If so, we encourage you to apply for the Executive Team Leader GM & Grocery (Assistant Manager General Merchandise & Food Sales) role at Target.
**About Target**
Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation, and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop.
**About the Role**
As an Executive Team Leader GM & Grocery (Assistant Manager General Merchandise & Food Sales), you will be responsible for leading a team of experts in operations, accuracy, and efficiency to drive sales growth and guest satisfaction. You will be the key carrier of our company’s values and culture, and will be expected to lead by example and inspire your team to do the same.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Drive total store sales, understand your role in sales growth, and how your departments and team contribute to and impact total store profitability
* Manage Food & Beverage, food services (if applicable), inbound, outbound, replenishment, inventory accuracy, presentation, pricing, and promotional signing processes for all GM areas of the store
* Manage a team of experts in operations, accuracy, and efficiency to enable efficient delivery to our guests
* Develop a strategy and utilize your workload planning tools to complete all scheduled workload, ensuring you are guest-ready at all times
* Conduct regular check-ins with your team to ensure completion of tasks and workload
* Manage all GM backroom and sales floor areas, review all reporting to identify gaps, and develop a plan to resolve
* Oversee GM Team Leaders’ workload planning, including transitions, revisions, and sales plans for all GM areas
* Drive fulfillment sales by leading the Fulfillment team to fulfill each order accurately and efficiently and deliver on each guest promise time
* Lead an efficient operation to fund the sales culture
* Oversee Food & Beverage Team Leader’s workload planning, including transitions, revisions, sales plans, sampling, and promotions
* Create a guest-obsessed culture that prioritizes the guest experience and delivers on store sales goals
* Know and assess the competition, leverage guest insights and feedback to drive the business, and be the destination of choice for our guests
* Work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs (this includes early morning, evening, overnight shifts, and weekends)
* Manage a consistent experience for our guests by ensuring product is in stock, fresh, available, food safe, and accurately priced and signed on the sales floor with minimal disruption to the guest
**Essential Qualifications**
* 4-year degree or equivalent experience
* Strong interest and knowledge of the Food & Beverage business
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Strong business acumen
* Comfortable dealing with ambiguity
* Manage conflict, lead, and hold others accountable
* Relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization
* Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial, and quantitative analysis
* Learn and adapt to current technology needs
* Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Experience in retail operations, with a focus on general merchandise and food sales
* Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with guests, team members, and leaders
* Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex problems and issues
**Skills and Competencies**
* Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with guests, team members, and leaders
* Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex problems and issues
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with multiple priorities and deadlines
* Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
* Strong attention to detail, with the ability to ensure accuracy and quality in all aspects of the job
**Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits**
* As a leader at Target, you will have the opportunity to develop and grow your skills and expertise, with access to training and development programs that will help you achieve your career goals
* You will have the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse team of leaders and team members, with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences
* You will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading retailer, with a strong brand and reputation for excellence
* You will have access to competitive benefits, including comprehensive health benefits, 401(k), employee discount, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation
**Work Environment and Company Culture**
* As a leader at Target, you will work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with multiple priorities and deadlines
* You will be expected to lead by example and inspire your team to do the same, with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences and driving sales growth
* You will have the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse team of leaders and team members, with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences
* You will have access to competitive benefits, including comprehensive health benefits, 401(k), employee discount, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation
**Compensation, Perks, and Benefits**
* Competitive salary, with a range of $60,000.00 – $120,000.00
* Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more
* 401(k) plan, with a company match
* Employee discount, with access to exclusive discounts and offers
* Short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation
* Access to competitive benefits, including financial, education, and well-being programs
**Conclusion**
If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for driving sales growth and guest satisfaction, we encourage you to apply for the Executive Team Leader GM & Grocery (Assistant Manager General Merchandise & Food Sales) role at Target. With a strong background in retail operations, a focus on general merchandise and food sales, and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences, you will be well-suited to this role. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding new role.
