Store Executive Intern – Store Leadership Intern

Store Executive Intern – Store Leadership Intern

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

• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); reliable and prompt and regular attendance necessary
• Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
• Interpret instructions, reports, and information
• Accurately handle cash register operations as needed
• Climb up and down ladders as needed
• Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 10 pounds and occasionally moving merchandise up to 40 pounds
• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed