Specialty Sales Team Leader - (New Store Opening, Danbury CT)
Dev, Bethel, Connecticut, us, 06801
Specialty Sales Team Leader - (New Store Opening, Danbury CT)
Full-time position.
Jobs for Humanity is partnering with Target to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We prioritize individuals from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.
Company Name: Target
Location: 7 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel, Connecticut, United States, 06801-1030
Pay range: $25.00 - $42.50 per hour
Target offers comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k), employee discount, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. For more information visit https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
About Target
As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America’s leading retailers. Working at Target means helping families discover the joy of everyday life, caring for communities, and building growth opportunities.
About Specialty Sales
Specialty Sales is a team of consultants who understand guest needs and provide strong operations, guest experience, and visual merchandising. Teams across Apparel & Accessories, Home, Seasonal, Beauty, Electronics, and Baby prioritize guest experience while ensuring product availability through pulling, filling, pricing, setting, staging, and maintaining the sales floor and backroom.
Key Skills and Knowledge
Guest service fundamentals and building a guest‑first culture
Retail business fundamentals including sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing, and promotions strategies
Planning department workload to support business priorities and deliver sales goals
Leading multiple businesses, balancing team member expertise in each department
Leading a team of hourly members; skills in interviewing, developing, coaching, evaluating, and retaining talent
Typical Responsibilities
Model, train, and coach the GUEST service model culture.
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through inclusive behaviors and bias management.
Understand sales goals, plan and execute daily/weekly workload to drive department and store sales goals and guest engagement; including merchandising, pricing, transitions, revisions, sales plans, events, and promotions.
Work a flexible schedule that aligns to guest and business needs (early morning, evening, overnight shifts, weekends).
Lead a team of consultants knowledgeable and passionate about A&A, Home, Seasonal, Beauty, Electronics and Baby.
Encourage teams to use department tools (e.g., fitting rooms, testers, displays) to inspire guests.
Ensure product is organized, signed correctly, and merchandised to support seasonal trends.
Lead backroom processes, layout, and replenishment to keep product available for guests.
Evaluate and recommend candidates for open positions and develop a guest‑centric team.
Lead onboarding, learning, and close product knowledge gaps through coaching.
Ensure fitting rooms are welcoming, clean, and safe (if applicable).
Set clear goals and hold team members accountable.
Provide a shopping experience that meets guests’ needs, including clearance.
Lead ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; hold team accountable to safe practices.
Advocate safety culture: understand safety impact, identify and correct hazards, and hold team accountable. If applicable, follow all safe and secure training and processes.
Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.).
Support guest services such as back‑up cashier, order pick‑up, and Drive‑up; maintain compliance with local laws.
Perform any other duties based on business needs.
What We Are Looking For
We might be a great match if:
You thrive in a fun, energetic environment and love working efficiently as a team.
Providing service that makes guests say “I LOVE TARGET!” excites you.
Leading teams that stock, set, and sell Target products feels like your core strength.
You prefer a dynamic work schedule over a typical Monday‑to‑Friday job.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age or older.
Previous retail experience preferred but not required.
Ability to lead and hold others accountable.
Ability to learn and adapt to current technology.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks.
Welcoming and helpful attitude.
Effective communication skills.
Additional Expectations
Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
Interpret instructions, reports, and information.
Accurately handle cash register operations.
Climb up and down ladders.
Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including lifting up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.
Flexible work schedule (nights, weekends, holidays) and regular attendance necessary.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Target will provide reasonable accommodations during the application process upon request, as required by law. If you have a disability and require assistance, please visit your nearest Target store or Supply Chain Facility or reach out to Guest Services at 1‑800‑440‑0680 for additional information.
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Jobs for Humanity is partnering with Target to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We prioritize individuals from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.
Company Name: Target
Location: 7 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel, Connecticut, United States, 06801-1030
Pay range: $25.00 - $42.50 per hour
Target offers comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k), employee discount, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. For more information visit https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
About Target
As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America’s leading retailers. Working at Target means helping families discover the joy of everyday life, caring for communities, and building growth opportunities.
About Specialty Sales
Specialty Sales is a team of consultants who understand guest needs and provide strong operations, guest experience, and visual merchandising. Teams across Apparel & Accessories, Home, Seasonal, Beauty, Electronics, and Baby prioritize guest experience while ensuring product availability through pulling, filling, pricing, setting, staging, and maintaining the sales floor and backroom.
Key Skills and Knowledge
Guest service fundamentals and building a guest‑first culture
Retail business fundamentals including sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing, and promotions strategies
Planning department workload to support business priorities and deliver sales goals
Leading multiple businesses, balancing team member expertise in each department
Leading a team of hourly members; skills in interviewing, developing, coaching, evaluating, and retaining talent
Typical Responsibilities
Model, train, and coach the GUEST service model culture.
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through inclusive behaviors and bias management.
Understand sales goals, plan and execute daily/weekly workload to drive department and store sales goals and guest engagement; including merchandising, pricing, transitions, revisions, sales plans, events, and promotions.
Work a flexible schedule that aligns to guest and business needs (early morning, evening, overnight shifts, weekends).
Lead a team of consultants knowledgeable and passionate about A&A, Home, Seasonal, Beauty, Electronics and Baby.
Encourage teams to use department tools (e.g., fitting rooms, testers, displays) to inspire guests.
Ensure product is organized, signed correctly, and merchandised to support seasonal trends.
Lead backroom processes, layout, and replenishment to keep product available for guests.
Evaluate and recommend candidates for open positions and develop a guest‑centric team.
Lead onboarding, learning, and close product knowledge gaps through coaching.
Ensure fitting rooms are welcoming, clean, and safe (if applicable).
Set clear goals and hold team members accountable.
Provide a shopping experience that meets guests’ needs, including clearance.
Lead ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; hold team accountable to safe practices.
Advocate safety culture: understand safety impact, identify and correct hazards, and hold team accountable. If applicable, follow all safe and secure training and processes.
Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.).
Support guest services such as back‑up cashier, order pick‑up, and Drive‑up; maintain compliance with local laws.
Perform any other duties based on business needs.
What We Are Looking For
We might be a great match if:
You thrive in a fun, energetic environment and love working efficiently as a team.
Providing service that makes guests say “I LOVE TARGET!” excites you.
Leading teams that stock, set, and sell Target products feels like your core strength.
You prefer a dynamic work schedule over a typical Monday‑to‑Friday job.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age or older.
Previous retail experience preferred but not required.
Ability to lead and hold others accountable.
Ability to learn and adapt to current technology.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks.
Welcoming and helpful attitude.
Effective communication skills.
Additional Expectations
Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
Interpret instructions, reports, and information.
Accurately handle cash register operations.
Climb up and down ladders.
Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including lifting up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.
Flexible work schedule (nights, weekends, holidays) and regular attendance necessary.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Target will provide reasonable accommodations during the application process upon request, as required by law. If you have a disability and require assistance, please visit your nearest Target store or Supply Chain Facility or reach out to Guest Services at 1‑800‑440‑0680 for additional information.
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