Store Director – Greater Phoenix Area

Target

. Lead a team dedicated to helping families discover the joy of everyday life .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesLead💰 $106,000 - $212,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing teams and driving guest-first culture while ensuring operational efficiency and financial performance. Capable of developing talent strategies and fostering community engagement to enhance brand representation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Team LeadershipFinancial ManagementGuest Experience ManagementTalent DevelopmentOperational Compliance

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisCash Register OperationsMerchandise HandlingSafety Compliance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsConflict ManagementProblem SolvingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Handheld ScannersTarget AppTarget Circle CardOrder Pick UpCircle 360

Industry Keywords

Retail ManagementGuest ExperienceTeam EngagementStore ProfitabilityEmergency Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team dedicated to helping families discover the joy of everyday life
Manage a large team of hourly team members, leaders, and leaders of leaders
Recruit, select, develop, and retain talent across all store departments
Build and lead a guest-first culture and deliver consistent guest experience commitments
Manage retail business financials, including payroll, profit and loss, sales growth, and store profitability
Create store-specific strategies and manage the team to deliver results
Set quarterly business priorities and manage the team to meet sales goals
Build partnerships with Assets Protection, Food & Beverage, Human Resources, and other field partners
Review guest, financial, team, operational, safety, food safety, and other metrics to identify gaps and take action
Build and execute plans for efficient operations and future growth
Lead best-practice execution, shortage prevention, merchandise protection, security, safety, and compliance
Assume store-level leadership-on-duty responsibilities during assigned shifts
Oversee scheduling and leadership schedules based on business, guest, and team member needs
Develop equitable talent strategies with HR and support onboarding, training, career progression, and team growth
Engage with the local community and build connections representing the Target brand
Promote Target digital and in-store offerings, including Target App, Target Circle Card, Target Circle, Drive Up, Order Pick Up, and Circle 360 same-day delivery
Address store emergency and compliance needs
Maintain ethical conduct and hold the team accountable for safety and compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-year degree or equivalent experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Team leadership and engagement
Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis
Ability to manage conflict and lead and hold others accountable
Ability to relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization
Welcoming and helpful attitude
Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes
Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed
Ability to access all areas of the building
Ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information
Ability to accurately handle cash register operations as needed
Ability to climb up and down ladders as needed
Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance
Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements
Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift
Flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Reliable and prompt attendance
Ability to work a variable schedule with varying hours, days, and shifts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
401(k)
Employee discount
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Paid sick leave
Paid national holidays
Paid vacation
Financial, education, and well-being benefits