About the role#
This is a paid, 40-hour per week summer internship designed to prepare you for a career in retail store leadership. You will gain a realistic preview of the Executive Team Leader role by working alongside mentors and store managers. This hands-on program focuses on developing your management skills while you learn how a large retail business operates from the inside.
What you'll do#
- Lead a retail team within a Target store.
- Drive guest experience and impact store performance.
- Work alongside a mentor to learn effective leadership.
- Plan and organize daily business priorities.
- Deliver an exceptional guest experience.
- Partner with leaders to coach team members and provide performance feedback.
- Spend time on the salesfloor and in the backroom to align the team on daily goals.
- Address team member concerns and remove operational hurdles.
- Review business reporting and guest insights to identify opportunities.
- Participate in ongoing development conversations and training activities.
What you'll need#
- A strong interest in working in retail management.
- Leadership skills and a team-oriented mindset.
- Effective communication skills.
- A welcoming and helpful attitude.
- Previous retail experience is preferred but not required.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise, including lifting up to 44 pounds.
- Ability to access all areas of the building and operate store technology.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Operations Management.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, full-time internship for Summer 2027.
- Positions are available in Fairview Park, OH and Avon, OH.
- The pay range for this role is $24.00 - $25.00 per hour.
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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