Target
Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) – Cookeville, TN (Starting Summer 2027)
1100 S Willow Ave, Cookeville,TN 38501-4139 · Internship · Posted Sep 24, 2026
About the job
A paid, 40-hour-per-week internship providing hands-on training in leading store teams, daily operations, sales, and guest experience as preparation for a Target Executive Team Leader role.
What you'll do
- Lead team members around daily store priorities and support salesfloor and backroom operations.
- Coach and train team members, support performance, and address operational hurdles.
- Review business reporting and guest insights, set goals with store leaders, and help deliver service and sales goals.
What they ask for
- Strong interest in retail store management.
- Leadership skills and team-oriented thinking.
- Effective communication skills; able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible schedule, reliable attendance, and ability to frequently lift or move merchandise up to 44 pounds.
Nice to have
- Previous retail experience.
Pay
USD 23.25- USD 24.25 per hour (base salary)
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