Experienced Executive Team Leader - Assets Protection in Training – Retail Security, Loss Prevention, and Store Operations

Join a Team That's Making a Tangible Difference in Retail Security and Assets Protection

Are you passionate about creating a safe and secure shopping environment for guests and team members? Do you have a knack for driving business results through strategic planning and team leadership? We're seeking an experienced Executive Team Leader - Assets Protection (ETL AP) to join our dynamic team at Target, where you'll play a critical role in protecting our assets, preventing loss, and driving profitability.

About Target and Our Commitment to Assets Protection

At Target, we're dedicated to making a positive impact on our guests, team members, and communities. With over 1,900 stores across the United States, we're one of the world's most recognized brands and a leading retailer. Our Assets Protection (AP) teams are essential to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our guests and team members, while also driving business results through strategic planning and team leadership.

Job Summary

As an Executive Team Leader - Assets Protection in Training, you'll be responsible for leading a team of AP professionals to drive business results, prevent loss, and maintain a safe and secure shopping environment. This 100% remote role requires a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas, including retail security, loss prevention, and store operations. You'll work closely with our Store Directors, AP Team Leaders, and other stakeholders to develop and implement AP strategies, manage investigations, and drive results through your team.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive total store sales and increase profitability by ensuring product is in stock and available to our guests
• Manage, 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 develop a strategy and tactics that will reduce shortage and drive profitable sales
• Act as a key resource for company initiatives for AP team leaders in your district/market
• Lead investigative and verbal de-escalation classroom trainings; facilitate other trainings as needed for your AP team, store, or district
• Maintain all required training and manage the identification and resolution of internal investigations
• Anticipate and identify theft and shortage trends in your store and develop proactive strategies to prevent shortage and theft
• Determine operational shortage priorities; educate and influence store teams on these priorities
• Manage 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)
• Build partnerships to identify market trends and competition strategies; leverage guest insights and feedback to drive the business and be the destination of choice for our guests
• Develop, schedule, and deploy resources based on safe and secure and theft trends
• Plan, lead, and follow-up on organizational and operational change
• Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management
• Anticipate staffing needs, talent plan, and recruit – both long and short term
• Support the onboarding and development of AP Team Leaders in your district/market
• Develop, coach, and lead your team members and Team Leaders (if applicable) to elevate their skills and expertise

Essential Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience
• Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the position
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity
• Manage conflict, lead, and hold others accountable
• Relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization
• Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis
• Learn and adapt to current technology needs
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail security, loss prevention, or a related field
• Certifications in security, law enforcement, or a related field
• Experience with data analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of retail operations and store management

What We Offer

At Target, we offer a competitive compensation package, including:

• Salary range: $60,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
• Comprehensive health benefits and programs for eligible team members and their dependents
• 401(k) plan
• Employee discount
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• Paid sick leave and paid national holidays
• Paid vacation

Why Join Our Team?

At Target, we're committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment that supports the growth and development of our team members. As an ETL AP, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Develop and lead a high-performing team
• Drive business results and make a tangible impact on our guests and communities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals
• Participate in comprehensive training and development programs
• Enjoy a flexible work schedule and work-life balance

How to Apply

If you're passionate about retail security, loss prevention, and store operations, and you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to be considered for this position.

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We Encourage You to Apply!

Even if you feel you're not a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you. We are looking for great people to join our friendly team. Don't miss this opportunity to join a dynamic and growing organization and take the next step in your career.