Store Assets Protection Executive Intern (Store AP Leadership Intern) - Minneapolis, MN (starting summer 2024)

Target

Nov 13, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Hospitality & Retail
Minneapolis

Requirements

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!” excites you… That’s why we love working at Target
Leading teams who are stocking, setting and selling Target product sounds like your thing… That’s the core of what we do
You aren’t looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day… We are busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewarded
The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Stores Executive Intern. But there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:
Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the position
Previous retail or security experience preferred, but not required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong business acumen
Comfortable dealing with ambiguity
Manage conflict, lead and hold others accountable
Learn and adapt to current technology needs
Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis
Work independently and as part of a team
Relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization
Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
Welcoming and helpful attitude

Responsibilities

Take initiative to learn how to be an AP leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and development; continuously learn throughout the internship experience
Provide new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team opportunities
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.
Demonstrate willingness to take risks; step out of comfort zone and take on new assignments
Partner with leaders regarding TM performance by teaching, coaching, training and delivering timely performance feedback
Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment
Influence and validate a safe and secure culture by driving physical security and safety processes; lead store response and emergency crisis situations and create plans for in-store events
Educate store leaders and teams on emergency preparedness and physical security procedures
Identify shortage risks in key divisions and work with other leaders to develop tactics that will reduce shortage and drive profitable sales
Support the identification and resolution of internal investigations
Identify theft and shortage trends in your store, and develop proactive strategies to prevent shortage and theft
Educate and influence store teams on operational shortage priorities
Support the prevention, identification and resolution of external theft incidents and investigations
Work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs based on safe and secure and theft patterns (this includes early morning/overnight shifts, evening and weekends)
Model the safety culture in store by recognizing safe behaviors and identifying and resolving safety hazards and unsafe behaviors
Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance. Lead and hold the team accountable to work in the same way
Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices.
All other duties based on business needs

Target

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Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

10,001+

Employees

Mission & Purpose

Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop.