Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) Des Moines, IA (Starting Summer 2026)

Within this store management internship, you will work closely with other managers and team members to develop an understanding of how Target's retail business works and what it takes to excel in a management role. This program is designed to teach individuals how to lead within a retail store amongst the store team: You'll learn about how to drive guest experience and how to impact your store's financial, team, and operational performance. The goal of the Stores Executive internship is to provide a realistic job preview of an ETL role. Spending time on the store salesfloor and backroom leading amongst team members and aligning the team on daily business prioritiesWorking alongside your Executive Team Lead (ETL) mentor and other leaders in the building to gain an understanding of their rolesLeading through daily priorities (stocking shelves, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment that's inviting to guests, helping build displays within the store, etc. )Partnering with leaders regarding team member performance by teaching, coaching, training, and delivering timely performance feedbackAddressing team member concerns and removing hurdles to ensure smooth operations and goal attainmentLeading/presenting at daily huddles with peer/leadership teamPlanning daily goals and organizing plans within the buildingProviding summary of results and priorities with peer/leadership teamWorking with store leaders each day to set goals and expectationsReviewing business reporting and guest insights to understand, troubleshoot and follow up on opportunity areasDelivering an exceptional guest experience by ensuring team members are knowledgeable and empowered to make it right for guestsProviding new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team opportunitiesTaking the initiative to learn how to be a Target leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and developmentActively participating in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities and eventsDemonstrating a willingness to take strategic risks and take on new assignmentsDemonstrating a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; leading the team to work in the same way and holding others accountable to this commitmentWorking in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identifying and correcting hazards; complying with all safety policies and best practicesFostering an inclusive, equitable, safe, and secure cultureCreating a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you are completing your daily tasksRequirements