About the role#
This is a paid, full-time, hands-on internship program designed to prepare you for a career in store leadership. As a Store Executive Intern, you will receive a preview of the Executive Team Leader role. You will work alongside mentors and managers to understand how our retail business functions, focusing on leading teams, identifying store priorities, and delivering guest service. This program takes place during Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Lead and motivate a team to drive sales results and guest service.
- Partner with leaders to teach, coach, and provide performance feedback to team members.
- Manage department workloads and operational priorities.
- Recruit, select, and manage talent for hourly team member roles.
- Participate in internship program training activities and developmental opportunities.
- Spend time on the salesfloor and in the backroom to align the team on daily business goals.
What you'll need#
- A strong interest in working in retail management.
- Leadership skills and team-oriented thinking.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Capacity to lift or move merchandise up to 44 pounds.
- Previous retail experience is preferred.
- Enrollment in programs such as Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or Human Resources.
Location & details#
- Modality: On-site.
- Locations: Tampa, Palm Harbor, Sarasota, Lutz, and Pinellas Park, Florida.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Target
Target is a retail company based in Minneapolis. It operates as a public organization and has been in business since 1962. The company employs over 180,000 people across various locations. It maintains a presence in the United States and India.
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