General Merchandise Expert

The pay range per hour is $21.50 - $36.55 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond atABOUT 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 here.ALL ABOUTGENERAL MERCHANDISE Expertsofoperations, process and efficiency who enable a consistent experience for our guests by ensuringproductis set,merchandised and available, accurately priced and signed on the sales floor. The General Merchandise and Food Salesteamleads inbound, outbound, replenishment,and promotional signing processes for all General Merchandise (GM) areas of the store.This team also leads inventory accuracy,merchandise set-upand 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 deliveryof merchandiseto our guests by owning pick,packand ship fulfillment work.At Target,we believe in ourleadershaving meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a General Merchandise Team Leader can provide you with theskills and experienceof: Guest service fundamentals and experience building a guest first cultureon your teamRetail business fundamentalsincluding:department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns,pricingand promotions strategiesLeading a team by planning department(s) daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver sales goals, with alignment from your direct leader, all while driving process improvements and enhancing workload efficiency.Leading a team of hourly team members; including skills in interviewing, developing, coaching,evaluatingandretainingtalent.Coachingand traininghourly team members tobuilda team of hourly team memberswith direction from yourdirect leaderAs a General Merchandise Team Leader, no two daysare ever the same, but a typical daymost likelywillinclude the following responsibilities:Execute daily/weekly workload to deliver on department and store sales goals and guest engagement,including:merchandising, pricing,settingand updating merchandise salesfloor displays, sampling, promotions and price change.With guidance from your leader, educate your team on how operational procedures, such as setting up andorganizing merchandise, managing product stock levels, andmaintainingsales floor areas, affect inventory management, store profitability, and product availability.Help assess reporting toidentifygaps in GMprocesses andassistto develop a plan to resolve foryour direct leaderto review and approve.Be an expert of operations, accuracy,processand efficiency.With your directleader'sguidance,assistwith 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.With your directleader’sguidance,assistand leadwith theprocesses ininventory accuracy,merchandiseset-up and maintenance,and pricing for all areas of the store.Assign daily tasks to TMs based on planned workload and guest traffic patterns, ensuring alignment with weekly and monthly business priorities set by your leader.Withyour direct leader’sguidance, helpestablishclear goals and expectations and hold team members accountable to expectations.Withyour directleader’sguidance, help with efficient delivery to our guests by leading pick,packand ship fulfillment workaccurately(if applicable)and assess reporting in fulfillment toidentifygaps andassistto develop a plan.Responsiblefor collaboratingwith all teams and leaders (including closing team) toidentifykey priorities and ensure the store is guestready in alignment with your leader’s direction.Stay informed about relevant trends and products to educate team members by relaying Target communications from available tools and resources during team connection moments.Evaluate candidates for open positions and develop a guest-centric team, as directed by your immediate leader.Modela culture of executing all best practices as outlined with team onboarding and learning;helpclose skill gaps through development, coaching and team interactions.Work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs (this includes early morning, evening, overnightshiftsand weekends).Support guest services such as back-up cashier, digital fulfillment processes whilemaintaininga compliance culture, including compliance with federal, state, and localadult beveragelaws.Demonstrateinclusivity by valuing diverse voices and approaches, being authentic and respectful, and creatingequitableexperiences.Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct,safetyand compliance; lead and hold the team accountable to work in the same way.Lead anddemonstratea safety culture through modeling and recognizing safe behaviors,identifyingand correcting hazards, holding team accountable to following safety expectations,assistingwith incident response, and reporting/investigating injuriestimelyand accurately.Model the execution of physical security processesin order toenhance the instore security culture.Support merchandise protection strategies across the total store; including ordering, storage and application as directed by best practices. Model creating a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you and your team are completing your daily tasks.Demonstrate how to engage with guests whenassistanceis needed, engage with guests in a welcoming way, and help solve their specific needs.Lead by thanking guests andletthem knowwe’rehappy they chose to shop at Target.If applicable, as a key carrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes.Addressall store emergency and compliance needs.All other duties based on business needsWHAT WE ARE LOOKINGFORThis may be the right job for you if: You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests thatshopour store and fellow team members you work with.You thrive in a fast-moving, highlyactiveand 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,daysor shifts (including nights, weekends,holidaysand 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 aGeneral MerchandiseTeamLeader.But,there are a fewthingsyouneedfrom the get-go: High school diploma or equivalentAge18 or olderPreviousretail experience preferred, but notrequiredAbility to:Lead and hold others accountableCommunicate on multiple frequency devices andoperatehandheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directedWork independently and as part of a teamManage workload and prioritize tasks independentlyCapability toremainfocused and composed in a fast-paced environment andaccomplishmultiple tasks within establishedtimeframesWelcoming and helpful attitudetoward all guests and other team membersEffective communication skillsWe 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 operationsas neededClimb up and down laddersasneededScan,handleand move merchandise efficiently and safely, includingfrequentlylifting or moving merchandise up to 44poundsFlexible work schedule (e.g., nights,weekendsand holidays); reliable and prompt and regular attendance necessaryCapable 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).Benefits Eligibility Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: esta URL en su navegador preferido para obtener información sobre la elegibilidad de este puesto para recibir beneficios: with Disabilities Act (ADA)In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. 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