General Merchandise Team Leader

The General Merchandise Team Leader enables a consistent experience for guests by ensuring product is set, merchandised, and available, accurately priced, and signed on the sales floor. They lead inbound, outbound, replenishment, and promotional signing processes for all General Merchandise (GM) areas of the store.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily/weekly workload to deliver on department and store sales goals and guest engagement, including merchandising, pricing, setting and updating merchandise salesfloor displays, sampling, promotions and price changes.
• Educate team on operational procedures affecting inventory management, store profitability, and product availability.
• Assess reporting to identify gaps in GM processes and assist in developing a plan to resolve for direct leader approval.
• Lead daily execution of tasks such as receiving products, restocking shelves, organizing the backroom, arranging merchandise, and putting up promotional signs for GM areas.
• Assign daily tasks to TMs based on planned workload and guest traffic patterns, ensuring alignment with weekly/monthly business priorities.
• Establish clear goals and expectations and hold team members accountable to expectations.
• Lead pick, pack and ship fulfillment work accurately (if applicable) and assess reporting in fulfillment to identify gaps and assist in developing a plan.
• Collaborate with all teams and leaders (including closing team) to identify key priorities and ensure the store is guest-ready in alignment with leader’s direction.

Skills & Qualifications

• > High school diploma or equivalent > Age 18 or older > Previous retail experience preferred but not required > Ability to lead and hold others accountable > Communication on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners > Work independently and as part of a team > Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently > Remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment > Welcome and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members > Effective communication skills

Experience

• > Previous retail experience preferred but not required
• Ability to climb ladders
• Scan/handle/move merchandise efficiently/safely including lifting/moving merchandise up to 44 lbs
• Flexible work schedule (nights, weekends, holidays)
• Reliable/prompt/regular attendance necessary
• Capable of working in/exposure to varying temperatures,humidity,and other elements while performing job duties including Drive-Up,carryout etc.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Why Join Us

• Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life.
• Target brings its vision to life through values and culture.
• Opportunities for growth through meaningful experiences that help build skills for a career.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical,vision,dental,life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employee discount
• Short-term disability coverage,long-term disability coverage,paid sick leave,paid national holidays,paid vacation