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Specialty Sales Team Leader

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Target

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Sayville

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma, be 18+, have a welcoming attitude, communicate effectively, manage tasks, and handle merchandise up to 44 lbs. Flexibility and mobility for shifts are essential.
  • You will lead a team focused on guest service, sales goals, and merchandising, while training, coaching, and ensuring compliance and safety in specialty departments.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older
  • Previous retail experience preferred, but not required
  • Lead and hold others accountable
  • Ability to 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
  • Welcoming and helpful attitude
  • Effective communication skills
  • Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes
  • Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
  • Interpret instructions, reports and information
  • Accurately handle cash register operations as needed
  • Climb up and down ladders as needed
  • 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 44 pounds without additional assistance from others
  • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and reliable and prompt attendance necessary
  • Capable 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. as needed
  • Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary).

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate a service culture that prioritizes the guest service experience. Model, train and coach team member expectations to deliver on our GUEST service model culture.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
  • Understand sales goals, plan daily/weekly workload at the direction of your ETL, and execute the same to deliver on department and store sales goals and guest engagement; including planning merchandising, transitions, revisions, sales plans, events and promotions
  • Lead and demonstrate a culture of executing all best practices as outlined with team onboarding and learning; help close skill gaps through development, coaching and team interactions
  • With ETL guidance, develop, coach, and lead a team of consultants who are knowledgeable and passionate about A&A, Home, Seasonal, Beauty Electronics and Baby who stay current on brands, trends and promotions in each department
  • Encourage team to use tools available in their department (i.e. the fitting room, testers, displays) as an opportunity to welcome, inspire and influence guests by providing personalized recommendations to complete their purchase
  • With ETL guidance, partner with third party vendors to ensure brand standards and merchandising are being met and areas are full and maintained.
  • Support team's execution of revisions, sales plans, planograms, and Visual Merchandising Guide (VMG) for defined categories
  • Encourage guests to shop with confidence in specialty departments by creating inspiring visual moments and by ensuring product is organized, signed correctly and merchandised to support seasonal trends
  • Support your ETL in leading assigned business units backroom process, organization, layout and replenishment of the salesfloor to ensure product is available for guests.
  • Evaluate candidates for open positions and develop a guest-centric team
  • Support team onboarding, learning and help close product knowledge and skill gaps through development, coaching and team interactions set by your ETL
  • Ensure fitting rooms are welcoming, clean and safe if applicable to your assigned areas of responsibility
  • Support your ETL in establishing clear goals and expectations and hold team members accountable to expectations
  • Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guests in all areas including clearance
  • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance; lead and hold the team accountable to work in the same way
  • Model a safety advocacy culture by understanding how safety impacts your role and that of your team, identifying and correcting hazards, and holding team accountable to working in a safe manner to benefit themselves and others. If applicable, as a key carrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes
  • Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.)
  • Support guest services such as back-up cashier, order pick up (OPU) and Drive-up (DU) and maintain a compliance culture while executing those duties, such as compliance with federal, state, and local adult beverage laws.
  • All other duties based on business needs

FAQs

What is the pay range for the Specialty Sales Team Leader position?

The pay range per hour is $25.75 - $43.75, based on factors such as labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

What benefits does Target offer to eligible team members?

Target offers comprehensive health benefits, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k), employee discounts, short-term and long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.

What does the role of a Specialty Sales Team Leader entail?

The role includes leading a team, delivering exceptional guest service, managing sales goals, overseeing operations, and supporting team development in areas such as Apparel and Accessories, Home, Baby, Beauty, and Electronics.

Is previous retail experience required for this position?

Previous retail experience is preferred but not required.

What skills are necessary for the Specialty Sales Team Leader role?

Necessary skills include the ability to lead and hold others accountable, effective communication, working independently and as part of a team, managing workload, and maintaining a helpful attitude.

What are the work schedule requirements for this position?

A flexible work schedule is necessary, including availability for nights, weekends, and holidays, along with reliable and prompt attendance.

Are there any physical requirements for this job?

Yes, the job requires the ability to lift or move merchandise efficiently, including frequently lifting up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 44 pounds, as well as remaining mobile for the duration of the shift.

How does Target approach diversity, equity, and inclusion in this role?

Target demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by continuously developing a culture that models inclusive behaviors and proactively manages bias.

Can I request accommodations during the application process?

Yes, Target will provide reasonable accommodations upon request as required to comply with applicable laws.

Will I receive training for the Specialty Sales Team Leader position?

Yes, Target provides training to help you learn everything you need to know to succeed in this role.

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Retail & Consumer Goods
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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.