Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a leading retail brand in the heart of New York City? Target, a Fortune 50 company and a household name across America, is hiring for an Inbound Expert at our West 34th Street, New York, NY location. This is your chance to become part of the Target team, where we’re dedicated to bringing joy to everyday life for families and making a positive impact in our communities.
At Target, we believe in nurturing talent and fostering growth. Working with us is more than just a job; it’s a chance to build a fulfilling career. We offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued, and opportunities for advancement are abundant. If you’re ready to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting, our Target store on West 34th Street in New York, NY is the perfect place for you.
Be a General Merchandise Expert at Target, West 34th Street
Our General Merchandise team is the backbone of our store operations. As an Inbound Expert at our West 34th Street, New York, NY store, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring our guests have a seamless and enjoyable shopping experience. This role is perfect for individuals who are detail-oriented, efficient, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment.
You’ll be an expert in operations, process, and efficiency, playing a critical role in maintaining our high standards. Your responsibilities will span across various key areas, all focused on ensuring product availability, accuracy, and appealing presentation on the sales floor. From managing inbound shipments to optimizing inventory and ensuring accurate pricing, your work directly contributes to the smooth functioning of our Target West 34th Street store and the satisfaction of our guests.
This team is responsible for the entire flow of General Merchandise, including:
- Inbound Operations: Managing the receipt and processing of incoming merchandise.
- Outbound Processes: Efficiently handling product flow to the sales floor.
- Replenishment: Ensuring shelves are consistently stocked and appealing.
- Inventory Accuracy: Maintaining precise inventory records.
- Presentation Standards: Upholding visual merchandising guidelines.
- Pricing and Promotional Signing: Ensuring accurate and timely updates.
Additionally, this team supports Food & Beverage and Food Service areas, ensuring freshness and food safety, and plays a crucial role in fulfilling online orders through pick, pack, and ship processes, directly impacting our guest experience and business success at Target West 34th Street, New York, NY.
Your Meaningful Career Journey as an Inbound Expert at Target
Target is committed to providing meaningful experiences that empower our team members to develop valuable skills for long-term career growth. The Inbound Expert role at our West 34th Street, New York, NY store offers a unique opportunity to gain expertise in several key areas:
- Guest Service Fundamentals: Develop a deep understanding of guest service and contribute to a guest-first culture throughout the store. You’ll learn to anticipate guest needs and exceed expectations, making every shopping trip to our West 34th Street Target a great one.
- Retail Business Acumen: Gain hands-on experience in retail fundamentals, including analyzing sales trends, managing inventory effectively, and driving process efficiency and improvement. This role provides a comprehensive view of how a successful retail operation functions at our New York, NY location.
- Operational Execution: Learn to execute daily and weekly workloads to align with business priorities and achieve sales goals. You’ll be instrumental in ensuring the Target West 34th Street store operates smoothly and efficiently every day.
A Day in the Life of an Inbound Expert at Target West 34th Street
No two days are exactly alike in this role, which keeps things exciting and engaging. However, a typical day for an Inbound Expert at our West 34th Street, New York, NY Target will likely involve these key responsibilities:
- Guest Engagement:
- Creating a welcoming atmosphere by genuinely greeting every guest who walks through our doors.
- Observing guest behavior to understand if they require assistance, adapting your approach based on their cues.
- Engaging in authentic conversations with guests, asking insightful questions to pinpoint their specific needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Leveraging your knowledge of store tools, products, and services to effectively resolve guest issues and enhance their overall shopping experience at our West 34th Street Target.
- Expressing sincere gratitude to guests for choosing to shop at Target, reinforcing their positive experience.
- Efficient Operations:
- Executing a detailed and accurate sorting operation for incoming merchandise, adhering to unload schedules to maintain efficient workflow.
- Stocking, backstocking, and zoning products on the sales floor to ensure a well-organized and visually appealing shopping environment for our West 34th Street guests.
- Maintaining optimal in-stock levels for General Merchandise categories, minimizing out-of-stocks and maximizing sales opportunities.
- Operating power equipment safely and efficiently (only if certified), partnering with leadership for certification if needed, ensuring a safe working environment for everyone at Target New York, NY.
- Working with precision and a strong attention to detail in all tasks, ensuring accuracy and minimizing errors.
- Managing defective merchandise and handling environmentally sensitive items (ESIM) in strict compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, upholding Target’s commitment to responsible practices.
- Promoting a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance in all actions and decisions, contributing to a positive and responsible workplace.
- Prioritizing safety by working in a safe manner at all times, identifying and correcting potential hazards, and adhering to all safety policies and best practices, ensuring your well-being and that of your team members and guests at Target West 34th Street.
- Guest Service Support:
- Providing support to guest services as needed, including back-up cashier duties, order pick-up (OPU), and Drive Up (DU) services, ensuring smooth and efficient guest transactions.
- Maintaining a compliance culture while performing guest service duties, particularly regarding federal, state, and local adult beverage laws, ensuring responsible and legal operations.
- Flexibility and Adaptability:
- Undertaking any other duties as required based on evolving business needs, demonstrating adaptability and a willingness to contribute wherever needed to support the success of Target West 34th Street, New York, NY.
Is Target on West 34th Street Your Ideal Match?
We are looking for individuals who are excited by:
- Fast-Paced Fun: Thriving in a lively and energetic environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. We work efficiently and collaboratively as a team to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests at Target West 34th Street.
- Guest-Centric Service: Being passionate about providing outstanding service that delights guests and makes them feel valued. We aim to create “I LOVE TARGET!” moments for every guest at our New York, NY store.
- Hands-On Retail Work: Enjoying the physicality of stocking, setting, and selling products. This role is at the core of what we do and offers a tangible connection to our products and guests at Target West 34th Street, New York.
- Dynamic Work Environment: Seeking a role that’s not confined to a desk from Monday to Friday. We are constantly on the move, especially during weekends, ensuring our store is welcoming, inspiring, and rewarding for every guest in New York, NY.
Skills You Bring to Target West 34th Street
While we provide comprehensive training to ensure your success as an Inbound Expert, certain skills will set you up for immediate success:
- Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
- Positive Attitude: A welcoming and helpful demeanor towards guests and fellow team members is essential for creating a positive work environment at Target West 34th Street, New York.
- Communication & Technology Skills: Ability to effectively communicate using multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology as directed, ensuring efficient operations and communication.
- Teamwork & Independence: Capability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team, contributing to a cohesive and productive work environment.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to quickly and efficiently resolve guest inquiries and issues on the spot, ensuring guest satisfaction and efficient service.
- Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow multi-step processes accurately are crucial for maintaining operational standards and accuracy.
- Composure & Efficiency: Capacity to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced setting and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes, ensuring productivity and efficiency even during peak hours at Target West 34th Street.
Basic Expectations at Target
We are committed to creating a great place to work and care deeply about our team members. Here are some basic expectations for the Inbound Expert role at our West 34th Street, New York, NY store:
- Cash Handling: Accurately handle cash register operations as needed, ensuring precise and trustworthy transactions.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to climb up and down ladders and perform physical tasks associated with the role.
- Merchandise Handling: Efficiently and safely scan, handle, and move merchandise, including frequently lifting or moving items weighing up to 44 pounds.
- Flexible Availability: Flexible work schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and reliable and punctual attendance are necessary to meet the demands of the retail environment.
- Adaptability to Environment: Capability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other environmental elements while performing certain job duties, including but not limited to Drive-Up and carryout services.
- Mobility: Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift, which may vary in length depending on business needs.
Benefits of Working at Target
Target offers competitive benefits that span financial well-being, education, overall wellness, and beyond. Discover more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Target is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations during the application process as required by applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance with your application, please visit your nearest Target store on West 34th Street, New York, NY or contact Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for further assistance. Applications for this Inbound Expert role at Target West 34th Street are accepted on an ongoing basis, and there is no application deadline. Join us today and start your rewarding career journey at Target!
