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General Merchandise Team Leader

Target, Salem, Oregon, us, 97308

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Target 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The pay range per hour is $22.50 - $38.25. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs to help you take care of yourself and your family. Benefits may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more, along with 401(k), paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Learn more at Target’s benefits page.

All About Target: Working at Target means helping families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture.

About General Merchandise

Experts of operations, process and efficiency who enable a consistent guest experience by ensuring product is set, merchandised and available, accurately 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. This team may also lead Food & Beverage and Food Service, providing a fresh and food safe experience. Experts enable efficient delivery of merchandise to guests by owning pick, pack and ship fulfillment work.

Skills and Career Development At Target, leaders gain meaningful experiences to develop skills for a career. The role of a General Merchandise Team Leader provides the following capabilities:

Guest service fundamentals and building a guest-first culture

Retail business fundamentals including department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotions strategies

Leading a team by planning department daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and sales goals, with process improvements and workload efficiency

Leading a team of hourly team members with interviewing, development, coaching, evaluation and retention skills

Coaching and training hourly team members to build a capable team under guidance

Responsibilities As a General Merchandise Team Leader, daily duties vary; a typical day includes:

Execute daily/weekly workload to deliver department and store sales goals and guest engagement, including merchandising, pricing, displays, sampling, promotions and price changes

Educate the team on how operational procedures affect inventory management, store profitability, and product availability

Help assess reporting to identify gaps in GM processes and assist to develop a plan for your direct leader to review

Be an expert of operations, accuracy, process and efficiency

Assist with and lead daily tasks such as receiving products, restocking shelves, organizing the backroom, arranging merchandise, and putting up promotional signs for GM areas

Assist with inventory accuracy, merchandise set-up and maintenance, and pricing for all store areas

Assign daily tasks to team members based on workload and guest traffic patterns

Establish clear goals and hold team members accountable

Lead fulfillment work (pick, pack, ship) when applicable and assess related reporting

Collaborate with all teams and leaders to identify priorities and ensure the store is guest-ready

Stay informed about trends and products to educate team members via available Target communications

Evaluate candidates for open positions and develop a guest-centric team, including onboarding and learning

Work a schedule aligned to guest and business needs, including early mornings, evenings, overnight shifts and weekends

Support guest services such as back-up cashier and digital fulfillment while maintaining safety/compliance with laws

Demonstrate inclusivity, ethical conduct, safety and compliance; model safe behaviors and accountability

What We Are Looking For This may be the right job for you if:

You enjoy interacting and helping others, including guests and teammates

You thrive in a fast-paced, physically active role requiring teamwork, flexibility and problem solving

You are open to a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays and peak shopping times

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Age 18 or older

Previous retail experience is preferred but not required

Ability to lead and hold others accountable

Ability to communicate on multiple devices and operate technology equipment

Work independently and as part of a team

Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently

Remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment

Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and team members

Effective communication skills

Benefits Eligibility Please learn about benefits eligibility for this role at: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_C

ADA Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For accommodations, contact candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com.

Location and job postings in this description are for Target stores in Salem, OR, and surrounding areas as applicable.

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