Department Supervisor

Join Target as a Department Supervisor and take the next step in your retail leadership career. As a Department Supervisor, you will lead a team of sales associates in your assigned department, ensuring exceptional guest service, operational excellence, and sales goals are met. You will be responsible for training and developing team members, managing daily operations, and maintaining department standards that keep Target a preferred shopping destination. This role offers the perfect opportunity to apply your retail experience while developing the leadership skills needed to advance into higher management positions.

In this leadership role, you will oversee department merchandising, ensure proper inventory levels, and execute promotional plans that drive sales. You will coach team members on guest service techniques, product knowledge, and operational procedures while monitoring performance and providing constructive feedback. Your organizational skills will be essential in managing schedules, delegating tasks, and ensuring your department runs smoothly during all hours of operation. You will also partner with store leadership to resolve guest concerns, address operational challenges, and implement strategies that improve department performance.

Target invests heavily in Department Supervisors through comprehensive leadership training, mentorship programs, and clear advancement pathways. You will develop skills in people management, business analytics, merchandising, and operations that prepare you for roles as Assistant Store Manager and Store Director. We offer competitive salary, excellent benefits, and performance-based bonuses tied to store results. Many of our current Store Directors and District Managers started as Department Supervisors, proving that Target promotes from within and rewards leadership excellence. If you are ready to lead, inspire others, and drive business results, this supervisory role is your launching pad for a rewarding retail management career.

• Lead and develop team of sales associates in assigned department
• Ensure exceptional guest service standards are met consistently
• Manage department operations including scheduling, inventory, and merchandising
• Train new team members on procedures, products, and guest service expectations
• Monitor sales performance and implement strategies to achieve goals
• Execute merchandising plans and promotional sets according to company standards
• Provide coaching and feedback to team members on performance
• Resolve guest concerns and escalate complex issues to store leadership
• Maintain department organization, cleanliness, and safety standards
• Partner with store leadership to drive business results and operational excellence

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma required; college degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years retail experience with at least 1 year in leadership role
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop team members
• Strong guest service orientation and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment
• Understanding of retail operations, merchandising, and inventory management
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Proficiency with retail systems, scheduling software, and basic business analytics

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $42,000 to $58,000 based on experience
• Performance-based bonuses tied to store sales and operational metrics
• Target team member discount (10% on all purchases)
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company matching
• Paid vacation, sick time, personal days, and holidays
• Leadership development programs and management training
• Clear career advancement path to Assistant Store Manager and Store Director
• Education assistance up to $5,250 per year for continuing education
• Wellness programs, mental health resources, and employee support services