General Merchandise Expert

Company: Target
Location: Aurora
Posted on: March 2, 2026

Job Description:

The starting pay range for this position per hour is $21.25 - $23.25. The full pay range for this position per hour is $21.25 - $36.15 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits . ALL ABOUT TARGET Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here. ALL ABOUT BEAUTY The Beauty team in Core and U lta Beauty at Target is passionate about Beauty, brings the energy of Beauty to life with c ompelling in-store recommendations and enabling our guest s to make quick and easy self-discoveries . They are welcoming and helpful in meeting guests ’ needs on the sales floor and have resources to provide assistance with color matching, skin care regimen, hair care , and building the basket to drive top line sales, as well as introducing them to rewards programs . At Target , we believe in our leaders having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills f or a career. The role of a Beauty Team Leader can provide you w ith the skills and experience s of : Guest service fundamentals and experience building a guest first culture on your team; including consultations, personalized shopping techniques and selling tactics Retail business fundamentals including department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotions strategies P lanning department(s) daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver on sales goals Leading a team of hourly team members; including skills in interviewing, developing, coaching, evaluating and retaining talent. As a Beauty Team Leader, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day most likely will include the following responsibilities: Un derstand sales goals, plan and execute daily/weekly workload to deliver on department and store sales goals and guest engagement; including merchandising, pricing workload, changes to salesfloor merchandise displays, events and promotions. Understand elevated service standards in Ulta Beauty at Target, and partner with Ulta Beauty field leaders to model and maintain expectations. Work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs (this includes early morning, evening, overnight shifts and weekends) . Model and instill in your team behaviors around guest engagement, balancing task and service, promoting loyalty programs, and driving sales. Model creating a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you & your team are completing your daily tasks . Demonstrate how to engage with guests when assistance is needed, engage with guests in a welcoming way, and help solve their specific needs. Lead by thanking guests and let them know we’re happy they chose to shop at Target . Assign daily tasks to TMs based on planned workload and guest traffic patterns, ensuring alignment with weekly and monthly business priorities set by your direct leader . Lead a team that p rovide s a seamless experience for guests navigating between Ulta Beauty and Core beauty . Lead and demonstrate a culture of executing all best practices as outlined with team onboarding and learning; help close skill gaps through development, coaching and team interactions . Support your direct leader to develop a team of consultants who are knowledgeable and passionate about Beauty by staying current o n brands, trends and promotions , a nd hold them accountable to expectations. Evaluate and recommend candidates for open positions and develop a guest-centric team . Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse voices and a pproaches, being authentic and respectful, and creating equitable experiences . Always demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance; hold the team accountable to work in the same way . Lead and demonstrate a safety culture through modeling and recognizing safe behaviors, identifying and correcting hazards, holding team accountable to following safety expectations, assisting with incident response, and reporting/investigating injuries timely and accurately. Model the execution of physical security processes in order to enhance the instore security culture. Support merchandise protection strategies across the total store; including ordering, storage and application as directed by best practices . If applicable, as a key carrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes . All other duties based on business needs Participate in team hiring and onboarding processes Addressing all store emergency and compliance needs WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR This m ay be the right job for you if: You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that shop our store and fellow team members you work with . You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success. You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other peak shopping times). The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Beauty Lead. But , there are a few things you need from the get-go: High school diploma or equivalent Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes Age 18 years of age or older Previous retail experience preferred, but not required Ability to: L ead and hold others accountable Communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed w ork independently and as part of a team m anage workload and prioritize tasks independently Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members 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 Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to Drive-Up, carryout, etc. Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary) 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 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 4 4 pounds without additional assistance from others F lexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) ; reliable and prompt attendance necessary Benefits Eligibility Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_C | Pegue esta URL en su navegador preferido para obtener información sobre la elegibilidad de este puesto para recibir beneficios: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_C Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

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