Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) - Akron/Canton, OH (Starting Summer 2025)

You will be introduced to multiple areas of the store's business, but the majority of your time will be spent leading amongst the team, identifying and working towards store priorities, and delivering great guest service. The role of a Stores Executive Intern can provide you with the skills and experience of : • Guest service fundamentals and experience building and managing a guest first team culture across the store • Guest engagement; problem-solving and resolution • Retail business fundamentals • Setting and planning department(s) monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver service and sales goals • Managing a team of hourly team members, team leaders and creating business strategies and goals • Recruiting, selecting and talent management of hourly team members and leaders As a Stores Executive Intern, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities: • Spending time on the store salesfloor and backroom leading amongst team members and aligning the team on daily business priorities • Working alongside your Executive Team Lead (ETL) mentor and other leaders in the building to gain an understanding of their roles. Work with store leaders each day to set goals and expectations • Delivering an exceptional guest experience by ensuring team members are knowledgeable and empowered to make it right for guests • Providing new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team opportunities • Taking the initiative to learn how to be a Target leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and development; continuously learn throughout the internship experience • Commit to learning Target's expectations of leaders and use them to personally develop by asking questions and seeking feedback • Actively participate in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities and events. We might be a great match if: • Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited... we work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guests • Providing service to our guests that makes them say "I LOVE TARGET!" But there are a few things you need from the get-go: • Previous retail experience preferred, but not required • Strong interest in working in retail, specifically within our stores in management • Leadership skills and team-oriented thinking • Learn and adapt to current technology needs • Work independently and as part of a team • Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently • Welcoming and helpful attitude • Effective communication skills We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect: • Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues • Interpret instructions, reports, and information • Accurately handle cash register operations as needed • Climb up and down ladders as needed • Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 10 pounds and occasionally moving merchandise up to 40 pounds • Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); reliable and prompt and regular attendance necessary Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits .