Store Executive Intern – Store Leadership Intern
| Company | Target |
|---|---|
| Location | Stamford, CT, USA, Newburgh, NY, USA, New City, NY, USA, Woodbury, NY, USA, Middletown, NY, USA, New York, USA, Yonkers, NY, USA, Wayne, NJ, USA, White Plains, NY, USA, Poughkeepsie, NY, USA |
| Salary | $29 – $30 |
| Type | Internship |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Internship |
Requirements
- 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
- Learn and adapt to current technology needs
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
- Welcoming and helpful attitude
- Effective communication skills
Responsibilities
- Spending time on the store salesfloor and backroom leading amongst 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
- Planning daily goals and organize 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
- Understanding 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 recommend 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 learn 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 risks; step out of comfort zone 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, diverse, safe, and secure culture
- Carry out principal duties and responsibilities by the department
- Gain an understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous retail experience preferred, but not required