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Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) - Honolulu, HI (Starting Summer 2025)

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Target

18d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Sales & Business Development
    People, HR & Administration
  • Honolulu
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need a 4-year degree or equivalent, strong communication and business skills, conflict management ability, cognitive skills, tech adaptability, flexible schedule, and physical capability to lift merchandise.
  • You will create a guest-focused culture, manage staffing and training, handle guest concerns, analyze business insights, and ensure safety and compliance while supporting team leaders.

Requirements

  • 4 year degree or equivalent experience
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong business acumen
  • Manage conflict, lead and hold others accountable
  • Relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization
  • Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis
  • Learn and adapt to current technology needs
  • Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently and with a team
  • Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
  • Interpret instructions, reports and information
  • Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds
  • Accurately handle cash register operations and cash transactions
  • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessary

Responsibilities

  • Create a guest-obsessed culture that prioritizes the guest experience and delivers on store sales goals
  • Anticipate staffing needs, talent plan and recruit – both long and short term.
  • Manage leaders to follow up on training completion, check for understanding, and provide continuous education opportunities.
  • Engage in consistent and meaningful development conversations throughout the critical touch points with Team leaders.
  • Personalize recognition and appreciation to reinforce critical guest service behaviors and promote a positive team and guest centric culture.
  • Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management (observe, recognize and coach) on critical behaviors.
  • Understand business reporting and guest insights to understand, troubleshoot and follow up on opportunity areas.
  • Quickly respond to any negative guest shopping experience by de-escalating the situation and ensuring your team understands and feels supported to make things right for the guest.
  • Create a scheduling plan in partnership with your Team Leaders based off of monthly and weekly business workload and guest traffic.
  • Plan, manage and follow-up on organizational and operational change.
  • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance. Lead team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment.
  • As a key carrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes.
  • Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.).
  • All other duties based on business needs.

FAQs

What is the pay range for the Store Executive Intern position?

The pay range per hour is $26.75 - $27.75.

What benefits does Target provide to eligible team members?

Target offers comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, as well as 401(k), employee discount, short and long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.

What type of experience will the Store Executive Intern gain?

The intern will gain skills in guest service fundamentals, team management, retail business practices, recruiting, talent management, and more through hands-on experience in store leadership.

Is prior retail experience required for this internship?

A four-year degree or equivalent experience is required, but prior retail experience is not explicitly mentioned as a requirement for the internship.

What kind of work environment can interns expect at Target?

Interns can expect a fun and energetic environment where teamwork is essential to delivering great service to guests.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Store Executive Intern?

Typical responsibilities include creating a guest-focused culture, managing staffing needs, providing team development, analyzing business reports, and addressing guest complaints.

What skills should candidates possess before applying for this internship?

Candidates should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, business acumen, conflict management abilities, cognitive skills related to problem analysis, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Are flexible hours required for this position?

Yes, a flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is necessary for this role.

What accommodations does Target offer for applicants with disabilities?

Target provides reasonable accommodations during the application process upon request to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Where can candidates find additional information about benefits?

Candidates can find more information about competitive benefits at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop.