Specialty Sales Team Leader at Target in Cookeville, TN

Specialty Sales Team Leader Location: 1100 S Willow Ave, Cookeville,TN 38501-4139 The starting pay range for this position per hour is $22.25 - $24.25. The full pay range for this position per hour is $22.25 - $37.80 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 at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits. ALL ABOUT 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 ABOUT SPECIALTY SALES Ateamof specialized consultants whounderstand what it means to meet our guests where they are at and deliver for them through strong operations, incredible guest experienceand compelling visual merchandising presentations that inspire guests and build the basket. Teams inApparel and Accessories (A&A),Home,Baby,Beautyand Electronics prioritize guest experience while blending completion of tasks that ensure product is available and easy to shop – pulling, filling, pricing, setting,stagingandmaintainingthe sales floor and the backroom. At Target,we believe in ourleadershaving meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Specialty Sales Team Leader can provide you with the skills and experience of: Guestservice fundamentals and experiencebuilding a guest-first culture on your team Retail business fundamentals,includingdepartment sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns,pricingand promotions strategies Planning department(s) daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver sales goals Leadingmultiple businesseswhilebalancing team memberexpertiseand effectively leading teams in each department Leading a team of hourly team members; including skills in interviewing, developing, coaching,evaluatingandretainingtalent As a Specialty Sales Team Leader, no two daysare ever the same, but a typical day willmost likely includethe following responsibilities: Consistently deliverguest experience commitments to create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience. Ensures every team member understands, is trained, and consistentlydelivers onTarget’s guest experience commitmentsand consistent operations. Activelyobservesand provides feedback, holding team members accountable while recognizing great guest experience moments. Reviews area guest, financial, and team outcome metrics toidentifyopportunities,takes action to improve, andaligns team on the right behaviors and execution, celebrates wins, drives results that deliver outcomes and elevates the guest experience. Demonstrate a service culture that prioritizes the guest service experience. Model, train and coachteam memberexpectations to deliveronour GUESTservicemodelculture. Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse voices and approaches, being authentic and respectful, and creatingequitableexperiences. Plan daily/weekly workloadat the direction of yourdirect leaderand executethe sameto deliver on department and store sales goals and guest engagement,including planning merchandisingsets,makechanges and updates tomerchandisesets(planograms), sales plans,eventsand promotions. Lead anddemonstratea culture of executing all best practices as outlined with team onboarding and learning; help close skill gaps through development,coachingand team interactions. Withdirectleaderguidance,develop, coach, and leada team ofconsultantswhoare knowledgeable and passionate. Assign daily tasks to TMs based on planned workload and guest traffic patterns, ensuring alignment with weekly and monthly business priorities set by yourdirect leader. Encourageteamto 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. Withdirect leaderguidance,partnerwith third party vendors to ensure brand standards and merchandising are being met and areas are full andmaintained. Supportteam'sexecution ofchanges and updates to merchandise sets, andvisual presentationsfor defined categories. Createinspiring visual moments by ensuringproduct isorganized, signedcorrectlyand merchandised to support seasonal trends. Support yourdirect leaderin leadingassigneddepartmentareabackroom processes, organization,layoutand replenishment of thesalesfloorto ensure product is available for guests. Participate in team hiring and onboarding processes. Leadyour teaminprioritizing the guest experience by ensuring thefitting rooms are welcoming,cleanand safe if applicable to your assigned areas of responsibility. Support yourdirect leaderin establishingclear goals and expectations andholdteam members accountable to expectations. Demonstratea culture of ethical conduct,safetyand compliance;lead and hold the team accountable to work in the same way. Lead anddemonstrateasafety culturethrough modeling and recognizing safe behaviors,identifyingand correcting hazards, holding team accountable tofollowing 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. If applicable, as a keycarrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes. Occasionally assume store-level leadership on duty (LOD) responsibilities to enable the guest experience for the store during assigned shifts based on store needs Address all store emergency and compliance needs. Support guest services such as back-up cashier, order pick up (OPU) and Drive-up (DU) andmaintaina compliance culture while executing those duties, such as compliance with federal, state, and localadult beveragelaws. All otherdutiesbasedon business needs. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR This maybe 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 toworkingavariablework schedule with varying hours,daysor shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays, closingshifts andother 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 a Specialty SalesTeam Leader.But,there are a few skills you should have from the get-go: High school diploma or equivalent Must be at least 18 years of age or older Previousretail experience preferred, but notrequired Lead and hold others accountable Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices andoperatehandheld scanners, and othertechnologyequipment as directed Work independently and as part of a team Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently Welcoming and helpful attitudetoward all guests and other team members Effective communication skills Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment andaccomplishmultiple tasks within establishedtimeframes We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basicsthatwe expect: Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues Interpret instructions,reportsand information Accurately handle cash register operationsas needed Climb up and down laddersas needed Scan,handleand move merchandise efficiently and safely, includingfrequentlylifting or moving merchandise up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 44pounds withoutadditionalassistance from others Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights,weekendsand holidays) and reliable and promptattendance 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). Benefits Eligibility Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_C | Pegue esta URL en su navegador preferido para obtener información sobre la elegibilidad de este puesto para recibir beneficios: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_C Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com.Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.