Store Director (Store Manager) - Kokomo, IN

Store DirectorWorking at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. You lead a team that has one purpose: to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. You develop leaders who care about their teams, who care about their guests and each other. You lead a team of experts, advocates, and consultants that are passionate about making sure guests get what they came for (plus a little more) every time they shop at their store. You take accountability in running a profitable growth business. At Target, we believe in our leaders having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career.The role of a Store Director can provide you with the skills and experience of:Managing a large team of hourly team members and leaders as well as leaders of leadersRecruiting, selecting, talent management and talent planning across all departments of the storeGuest service fundamentals and experience building and leading a guest first culture across the storeRetail business financials (e.g. payroll, profit and loss) and driving sales growthCreating store specific strategies and managing your team to deliver resultsRetail business fundamentals for total store: understanding sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns and satisfaction, pricing and promotions strategies and specialty businessesSetting and planning total store quarterly business priorities and managing a team to deliver on sales goalsMaking business decisions by assessing market competition, understanding guest insights and feedbackAs a Store Director, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:Cultivate a guest-centric and engaged teamOwn your store's overall business to drive efficiency, safety and grow salesThis may be the right job for you if:You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that shop our store and fellow team members you work with.You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success.You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other peak shopping times).The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Store Director. But there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:4-year degree or equivalent experienceStrong interpersonal and communication skillsTeam leadership and engagementStrong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysisManage conflict and lead and hold others accountableRelate well with and interact with all levels of the organizationWelcoming and helpful attitudeManage workload and prioritize tasks independentlyCapability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframesAbility to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directedWe are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issuesInterpret instructions, reports and informationAccurately handle cash register operations as neededClimb up and down ladders as neededScan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance from othersCapable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to Drive-Up, carryout, etc.Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary)Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and reliable and prompt attendance necessaryIn compliance with state and federal laws, 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 reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.