2023 Diversity Leadership Symposium - Store Operations

2023 Diversity Leadership Symposium - Store Operations (HQ)

About us:
Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company, and one of America’s leading retailers.

Event Description:
Target is hosting an intensive 3-day virtual symposium for 100 rising Juniors. The symposium will focus on diversity and inclusion, development, the retail industry, and internship opportunities at Target.

Location and Dates:
Format: Virtual
Application Deadline: July 2
Symposium Event Dates: August 9-11

Application and Eligibility Requirements:

• Entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently

• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with partners

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task

• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications (intermediate level of Excel) 

Please attach an updated resume. If selected to move forward, you will complete a phone interview with a Recruiter

More about Store Operations

Right on pace with Target’s distinctive retail brand, Target Store Operations is continuing to transform the way it operates. Here, your work directly supports the store mission to be the guest favorite through successfully developing and communicating the processes for operations, style and experience, new structures, new operating models and new technology, and utilizing workforce management activities for our 1,800 locations nationwide. Store Operations manages and enhances the informational resources for researching and resolving operational issues, while guiding and communicating with the field team and leaders who use them. Are you a customer service enthusiast who can actively listen to many points of view and then visualize how they’ll perform when operationalized in a store? Are you happy to partner with leaders as well as field team members who are often the experts on how well a process is working? Can you creatively envision more efficient processes and how they’ll deliver a better experience for guests and team members?  Do you possess the innovative mindset to question the status quo, and the confidence to work under varying degrees of ambiguity and well-informed experimentation? Then you’ll have success on one of our dynamic teams. 

In this role, you’ll gain a realistic job preview into Store Operations at Target. You’ll apply your knowledge focused on: retail operations, process improvements, problem solving, project management, communication, technology, and collaboration across the enterprise. We’ll be supporting you along the way with onboarding, training, and assigning you a mentor and manager to help you grow.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.