Specialty Sales Team Leader - Western Houston, TX

Position Overview

Join Target as a Specialty Sales Team Leader where you will drive Compensation and guest experience excellence. Earn between $22.00 – $37.40 per hour based on factors such as labor market conditions, experience, education, and certifications. Work in a dynamic environment dedicated to inspiring guests and supporting a diverse team, while developing your leadership skills and shaping a community-focused culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a service culture that prioritizes guest experience by modeling, training, and coaching team members.
• Foster inclusivity by valuing diverse voices, being authentic, and creating equitable experiences.
• Plan and execute daily/weekly workloads to meet department and store sales goals, including planning merchandising sets, planograms, events, and promotions.
• Lead team onboarding, skill development, and mentoring to close any skill gaps.
• Develop, coach, and lead a team of consultants with passion for guest service.
• Assign daily tasks based on guest traffic patterns and business priorities.
• Encourage the use of available tools (e.g., fitting rooms, testers, displays) to inspire guest purchases through personalized recommendations.
• Collaborate with third party vendors to maintain brand standards and merchandising presentation.
• Support updates to merchandise sets and create visually inspiring displays aligned with seasonal trends.
• Oversee backroom processes and organization to ensure product availability on the sales floor.
• Participate in the hiring and onboarding processes of team members.
• Ensure fitting rooms and other guest areas are welcoming, clean, and safe.
• Set clear goals and expectations while holding team members accountable for performance.
• Promote a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance by modeling and enforcing standards.
• Lead and acknowledge safe behaviors while identifying and mitigating hazards.
• Implement physical security processes and support merchandise protection strategies.
• Address store emergency and compliance needs as they arise.
• Support guest services by performing roles such as backup cashier, order pick-up, and drive-up, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Create a welcoming environment by engaging with guests, solving their needs, and thanking them for choosing Target.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum age of 18 years.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to interview, coach, and retain talent.
• Excellent communication skills and capability to operate handheld scanners and other technology.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Physically capable of handling tasks such as ladder climbing, lifting up to 15 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 44 pounds.
• Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times.
• Willingness to access all areas of the building and manage cash register operations if needed.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more.
• 401(k): Secure your future with a competitive retirement plan.
• Employee Discount: Enjoy savings on Target purchases.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage along with paid sick leave, national holidays, and vacation.
• Additional financial, educational, and well-being programs.