General Merchandise Team Leader

Target

General Merchandise Team Leader overseeing daily operations at Target locations in California. Focusing on guest experience and team member development in a fast-paced retail environment.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeGarden Grove • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $25 - $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and accountability in managing team performance while delivering exceptional guest experiences. Proficient in communication and task management in a fast-paced retail environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Guest Experience ManagementTeam LeadershipEffective CommunicationTask PrioritizationRetail Operations

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Hard Skills

Retail ExperienceWorkload ManagementPerformance Metrics ReviewTechnology OperationCashier Support

Soft Skills

Welcoming AttitudeComposure Under PressureTeam CollaborationFeedback DeliveryAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Handheld ScannersCommunication Devices

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Guest EngagementSales GoalsOperational ExcellenceTeam AccountabilityFast-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver guest experience commitments to create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience
Ensures every team member understands, is trained, and consistently delivers on Target’s guest experience commitments and consistent operations
Actively observes and provides feedback, holding team members accountable while recognizing great guest experience moments
Reviews area guest, financial, and team outcome metrics to identify opportunities , takes action to improve , and aligns team on the right behaviors and execution, celebrates wins, drives results that deliver outcomes and elevates the guest experience
Lead the execution of daily/weekly workload to deliver on department and store sales goals and guest engagement
Help assess reporting to identify gaps in GM processes and assist to develop a plan
Assign daily tasks to TMs based on planned workload and guest traffic patterns
Help establish clear goals and expectations and hold team members accountable to expectations
Support guest services such as back-up cashier

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Age 18 or older
Previous retail experience preferred, but not required
Lead and hold others accountable
Communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed
Work independently and as part of a team
Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes
Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members
Effective communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive health benefits
medical
vision
dental
life insurance
401(k)
employee discount
short term disability
long term disability
paid sick leave
paid national holidays
paid vacation