General Merchandise Team Leader

Pay

The starting pay range for this position per hour is $22.00 - $24.00. The full pay range per hour is $22.00 - $37.40. Pay is based on labor markets, educational level, work experience, and certifications.

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee discount
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation

As a General Merchandise (GM) Team Leader in Target’s General Merchandise department, you will:

• Build a guest‑first culture and deliver guest experience commitments
• Lead retail business fundamentals including sales trends, inventory management, and pricing/promotion strategies
• Manage the planning, execution, and review of daily/weekly workload for department(s)
• Coach, develop, evaluate, and retain hourly team members
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies

• Deliver an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience, ensuring all team members are trained and accountable.
• Observe and provide feedback, holding team members accountable while recognizing exemplary guest service.
• Review area guest, financial, and team outcome metrics to identify opportunities, take action, and align the team on correct behaviors.
• Lead the execution of daily/weekly workload to deliver on department and store sales goals and guest engagement, including receiving product, merchandising, signing, setting, and updating sales‑floor displays.
• Educate the team on operational procedures, inventory management, and store profitability.
• Assess reporting to identify gaps in GM processes and assist in developing improvement plans.
• Assign daily tasks based on workload and traffic patterns, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Assist in pick, pack, and ship fulfillment work (if applicable) and assess fulfillment reporting for gaps.
• Ensure product is in stock, accurately priced, and properly signed on the sales floor.
• Collaborate with all teams and leaders (including closing team) to keep the store guest ready.
• Stay informed on relevant trends and products, relaying Target communications during team connections.
• Evaluate candidates for open positions and build a talent pool for future leadership.
• Model a culture of best practices through onboarding and coaching, closing skill gaps.
• Support guest services such as back‑up cashier and digital fulfillment processes while maintaining compliance.
• Demonstrate inclusivity, ethical conduct, and safety compliance, reporting and correcting hazards.
• Execute physical security processes and merchandise protection strategies.
• Assume store‑level LOD responsibilities when required.
• Address all store emergency and compliance needs and any additional duties based on business needs.

• High school diploma or equivalent; age 18 or older.
• Previous retail experience preferred.
• Ability to lead and hold others accountable.
• Communicate on multiple‑frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology.
• Work independently and as part of a team, managing workload and prioritizing tasks.
• Remain focused and composed in a fast‑paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks.
• Welcome and assist all guests and team members.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
• Interpret instructions, reports, and information accurately.
• Accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
• Climb up and down ladders safely.
• Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including lifting up to 44 pounds.
• Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and other peak times; reliable attendance required.
• Capable of working in varying temperatures, humidity, and other environments.
• Remain mobile throughout the scheduled shift.

Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact candidate.acc