General Merchandise Team Leader - Mankato, MN

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The pay range per hour is $21.50 – $36.55

Pay is based on several factors that vary by position and 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. Eligible team members and their dependents can receive comprehensive health benefits, including medical, vision, dental and life insurance, as well as 401(k), employee discount, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays and paid vacation.

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Experts in operations, process and efficiency who ensure a consistent experience for guests by setting, merchandising and pricing products accurately on the sales floor. The General Merchandise and Food Sales team leads inbound, outbound, replenishment, promotional signing and inventory accuracy processes for all General Merchandise (GM) areas of the store, including Food & Beverage and Food Service. This team also owns pick, pack and ship fulfillment work.

• Guest service fundamentals and building a guest‑first culture
• Retail business fundamentals: department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotions strategies
• Leading a team by planning daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver sales goals, while driving process improvements
• Coaching, evaluating and retaining hourly team members
• Training team members with direction from a direct leader

• Execute daily/weekly workload to achieve department and store sales goals and guest engagement (merchandising, pricing, setting displays, promotions, price changes)
• Educate team on operational procedures that impact inventory management, store profitability and product availability
• Assist with and lead daily tasks such as receiving products, restocking shelves, backroom organization, arranging merchandise and putting up promotional signs
• Lead processes in inventory accuracy, merchandise set‑up and maintenance, and pricing for all areas of the store
• Assign daily tasks to team members based on workload and traffic, aligning with weekly and monthly business priorities
• Establish clear goals and expectations, holding team members accountable
• Support efficient delivery to guests by leading pick, pack and ship fulfillment work (if applicable) and assessing reporting to identify gaps
• Collaborate with all teams and leaders to ensure the store is guest‑ready
• Stay informed about trends and products to educate team members through Target communications
• Evaluate candidates for open positions and develop a guest‑centric team, embracing onboarding and development opportunities
• Work a schedule aligned to guest and business needs, including early morning, evening, overnight shifts and weekends
• Support guest services such as back‑up cashier and digital fulfillment processes, maintaining compliance with federal, state and local laws
• Demonstrate inclusivity, respect diverse voices and create equitable experiences
• Lead a safety culture by modeling safe behaviors, addressing hazards and reporting incidents promptly and accurately
• Model execution of physical security processes to reinforce the in‑store security culture
• Model welcoming experiences by greeting guests and engaging positively
• Follow all safe and secure training if a key carrier
• Address all store emergency and compliance needs
• Perform all other duties as required by business needs

• Enjoy interacting and helping others, including guests and team members
• Thrive in a fast‑moving, highly active, physically demanding role with teamwork, flexibility and creative problem‑solving
• Open to a flexible schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and peak shopping…