Executive Team Leader GM & Food Sales; Assistant Manager Grocery- Union North, NJ

Executive Team Leader GM & Food Sales (Assistant Manager Grocery) – Union North, NJ

Join Target as an Executive Team Leader GM & Food Sales (Assistant Manager Grocery) at Union North, NJ.

$60,000 – $120,000 per year, based on market, education, experience and certifications.

Target offers comprehensive health benefits (medical, vision, dental, life insurance, etc.), 401(k) with match, employee discount, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, paid sick leave, paid holidays and paid vacation.

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Working at Target means helping families discover the joy of everyday life, with a culture focused on guest service, teamwork, and growth.

The General Merchandise and Food Sales team maintains an accurate and inviting store environment by managing inventory, pricing, presentation, and food safety.

• Drive total store sales and contribute to store profitability.
• Manage Food & Beverage, food services, inbound, outbound, replenishment, inventory accuracy, presentation, pricing, and promotional signing processes for all GM areas.
• Lead a team of experts in operations, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Oversee pick, pack, and ship fulfillment work (if applicable).
• Develop and execute a workload plan to maintain guest readiness.
• Conduct regular check‑ins with the team to ensure task completion.
• Manage GM backroom and sales‑floor areas, analyze reports, and resolve gaps.
• Plan and coordinate team leader workload planning and sales plans.
• Direct the fulfillment team to meet order accuracy and delivery standards.
• Champion a food‑safety culture, train and coach the team in standards.
• Drive a culture of accountability and performance management.
• Schedule coverage to meet guest and business needs (early, overnight, weekends).
• Ensure products are in stock, fresh, and accurately priced.
• Assist in operational and organizational change initiatives.
• Anticipate and respond to store trends.
• Provide excellent shopping experiences and ethical conduct.
• Follow all safety and security protocols.
• Address store needs during emergencies or regulatory visits.
• Perform additional duties as required.

• 4‑year degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of Food & Beverage business.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Business acumen and ability to analyze data.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and conflict.
• Leadership and accountability skills.
• Problem solving, decision making, and quantitative analysis.
• Adaptability to new technologies and priorities.
• Capability to work independently and prioritize workload.

• Access all building areas to address guest or team member issues.
• Interpret instructions, reports, and information accurately.
• Efficiently handle and move merchandise, lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Accurately handle cash register operations.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Flexible work schedule (nights, weekends, holidays) and regular attendance.

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Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact candidate.acc if a reasonable accommodation is needed.

Full‑time, Mid‑Senior level