General Merchandise Team Leader

General Merchandise Team Leader Join to apply for the General Merchandise Team Leader role at Target . 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Compensation and Benefits Pay per hour: $22.00 – $37.40. Pay is based on several factors, including labor market, education, work experience and certifications. Target invests in team members with comprehensive health benefits (medical, vision, dental, life insurance) and programs that support our employees and their families. Other benefits include 401(k), employee discount, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. For more information about benefits, visit Target Benefits . All About Target Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target at Target Careers . All About General Merchandise Experts in operations, process and efficiency who enable a consistent experience for our guests by ensuring products are set, merchandised, priced and signed on the sales floor. The General Merchandise and Food Sales team leads inbound, outbound, replenishment and promotional signing processes for all General Merchandise (GM) areas of the store. This team also leads inventory accuracy, merchandise set‑up and pricing processes for all areas of the store and may lead Food & Beverage and Food Service, providing a fresh and food‑safe experience. Experts enable efficient delivery of merchandise to our guests by owning pick, pack and ship fulfillment work. Skills Development Guest service fundamentals and experience building a guest‑first culture on your team Retail business fundamentals, including department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotion strategies Planning department(s) daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver sales goals, with alignment from your direct leader, while driving process improvements and enhancing workload efficiency Leading hourly team members; interviewing, developing, coaching, evaluating and retaining talent Coaching and training hourly team members to build a high‑performing team with direction from your direct leader Responsibilities Execute daily/weekly workload to deliver on department and store sales goals and guest engagement, including merchandising, pricing, setting and updating merchandise sales‑floor displays, sampling, promotions and price changes Educate your team on how operational procedures—such as setting up and organizing merchandise, managing product stock levels, and maintaining sales‑floor areas—impact inventory management, store profitability and product availability Assess reporting to identify gaps in GM processes and assist in developing a plan for your direct leader’s review and approval Be an expert in operations, accuracy, process and efficiency Assist with and lead the daily execution of tasks such as receiving products, restocking shelves, organizing the backroom, arranging merchandise, and putting up promotional signs for GM areas Assist with processes in inventory accuracy, merchandise set‑up and maintenance, and pricing for all areas of the store Assign daily tasks to team members based on planned workload and guest traffic patterns, aligning with weekly and monthly business priorities set by your leader Help establish clear goals and expectations and hold team members accountable to expectations Lead pick, pack and ship fulfillment work accurately (if applicable) and assess fulfillment reporting to identify gaps and assist in planning Collaborate with all teams and leaders (including closing team) to identify key priorities and ensure the store is guest ready in alignment with your leader’s direction Stay informed about relevant trends and products to educate team members by relaying Target communications during team connection moments Evaluate candidates for open positions and develop a guest‑centric team, as directed by your immediate leader. Model a culture of executing best practices with onboarding and learning; help close skill gaps through development, coaching and team interactions Work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs (early morning, evening, overnight shifts and weekends) Support guest services such as back‑up cashier, digital fulfillment processes while maintaining a compliance culture, including compliance with federal, state and local adult beverage laws Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse voices, being authentic and respectful, and creating equitable experiences Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance; lead and hold the team accountable to work in the same way Lead and demonstrate a safety culture through modeling and recognizing safe behaviors, identifying and correcting hazards, holding team accountable to safety expectations, assisting with incident response, and reporting/investigating injuries timely and accurately Model the execution of physical security processes to enhance the in‑store security culture Support merchandise protection strategies across the store, including ordering, storage and application as directed by best practices Additional Responsibilities Model a welcoming experience by greeting guests while completing daily tasks Engage with guests when assistance is needed, providing a welcoming approach and solving specific needs Thank guests and let them know we’re happy they chose Target Follow all safe and secure training and processes as a key carrier (if applicable) Address all store emergency and compliance needs Perform all other duties as needed based on business requirements What We Are Looking For You enjoy interacting and helping others—guests, teammates and the community 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 a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and peak shopping times) Training and Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Age 18 or older Previous retail experience preferred, but not required Lead and hold others accountable Communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed Work independently and as part of a team Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently Remain focused and composed in a fast‑paced environment, accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes Maintain a welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and teammates Effective communication skills Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Part‑time Job function: Marketing and Sales Industry: Retail Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Target by 2x. 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