Small Format Team Leader

Pay & Benefits

Pay starts at $25.25/hr, potentially up to $42.95/hr based on market, education, experience, and certifications. Eligible team members receive comprehensive health benefits (medical, vision, dental, life insurance), 401(k), employee discount, short-term and long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid vacation.

Working at Target means helping families discover the joy of everyday life. The company promotes a guest‑first culture through values and a strong team focus.

Small‑format stores offer a consistent guest experience with stocked and accurately priced merchandise. The Small Format Team Leader ensures excellence on the sales floor, in backroom operations, and in guest service.

• Deliver the Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience and ensure all team members are trained to maintain guest experience commitments.
• Observe, coach, and hold team members accountable while recognizing high‑quality guest moments.
• Review guest, financial, and team metrics to identify improvement opportunities, take corrective action, and align the team on desired behaviors.
• Plan daily/weekly workload for the department, including merchandising, pricing, and promotions to meet sales goals.
• Model and coach a service culture, ensuring product availability, accurate pricing, and proper signage.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and execute product arrangement, pricing, and promotional signing for assigned departments.
• Assign daily tasks to team members based on workload and guest traffic, coordinating with weekly and monthly priorities.
• Lead pick, pack and ship fulfillment work when applicable.
• Evaluate candidates for open positions and develop a guest‑centric team.
• Participate in onboarding, learning, and coaching to close skill gaps.
• Promote inclusivity, ethical conduct, safety, and security through modeling, training, and enforcement.
• Assume Leadership on Duty (LOD) responsibilities and store‑level emergency and compliance duties.
• Support guest services such as back‑up cashier, order pickup, and Drive‑Up while ensuring legal compliance.
• Perform any other duties required by business needs.

• Enjoy interacting and helping others.
• Thrives in a fast‑moving, physically demanding environment with teamwork and flexibility.
• Open to variable scheduling, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times.

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous retail experience preferred but not required.
• Experience leading and holding others accountable.
• Ability to learn and adapt to current technology.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage workload, prioritize tasks, and remain focused in a fast‑paced environment.
• Use of wireless devices, handheld scanners, and other technology as directed.
• Proper lifting capabilities (up to 15 lbs regularly and up to 44 lbs occasionally).
• Ability to climb ladders, work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements.
• Reliable, punctual attendance and flexibility with schedule.

• Access all areas of the building to resolve guest or team member issues.
• Interpret instructions, reports, and information accurately.
• Handle cash register operations correctly.
• Maintain a mobile stance throughout the shift.

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Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For accommodations during the job application or interview process, contact candidate.acc