General Merchandise Team Leader

Pay

The starting hourly pay range is $24.75–$26.75. The full pay range is $24.75–$42.05. Pay is based on factors such as labor market, education, work experience, and certifications.

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more) for eligible team members and their dependents.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee discount.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.

Working at Target means helping families discover everyday joy. It is built on our values and culture.

GM teams focus on guest experience and operational efficiency, ensuring product availability and store presentation. Responsibilities include replenishment, pricing and signing, setting, maintaining the sales floor, back‑room organization, and fulfillment.

• Guest‑service fundamentals and a guest‑first culture.
• Retail business fundamentals: sales trends, inventory management, shopper patterns, pricing and promotion strategies.
• Team leadership: planning workload, driving process improvements, supporting sales goals.
• Coaching and talent development: interviewing, coaching, evaluating, and retaining team members.
• Operational excellence: product accuracy, inventory control, safety, and security.
• Communication across devices, scanners, and technology.

• Deliver guest‑experience commitments and maintain Target’s standards.
• Train and monitor team members on guest experience and operations.
• Observe and provide feedback, holding team members accountable.
• Analyze metrics to improve guest experience and business results.
• Lead daily and weekly workload execution and support sales goals.
• Educate team on procedures affecting inventory management and profitability.
• Assist leadership in identifying process gaps and implementing improvements.
• Maintain accuracy, process, and efficiency across all GM areas.
• Assign tasks to team members based on traffic and priorities.
• Help with pick, pack and ship fulfillment (if applicable).
• Ensure product availability, accurate pricing, and proper signage.
• Stay informed about trends and Target communications.
• Recruit and develop future leaders.
• Support back‑up cashier and digital fulfillment while ensuring compliance.
• Promote inclusivity, equity, and ethical conduct.
• Model safety culture and secure the store.

• Enjoy interacting with guests and teammates.
• Thrive in a fast‑moving, physically demanding environment with teamwork, flexibility, and problem solving.
• Willingness to work a variable schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, and peak shopping times.

Target provides comprehensive training to develop the skills needed to be a General Merchandise Team Leader.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Age 18 or older.
• Previous retail experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to communicate on multiple devices and use handheld scanners.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks.
• Remain focused and composed in a fast‑paced environment.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and teammates.
• Effective communication skills.

• Access all building areas to address guest or teammate issues.
• Interpret instructions, reports, and information.
• Handle cash register operations accurately.
• Climb ladders; lift and move merchandise up to 44 pounds.
• Maintain a flexible schedule and reliable attendance.
• Work in varying temperatures, humidity, or other conditions.
• Remain mobile for the duration of the shift.

Eligible team members receive comprehensive benefits; visit  for details.

Target will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in compliance with state and federal laws.