Tech Consultant

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $16.75 USD per hour

ALL ABOUT TARGET 

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.   

ALL ABOUT Electronics and Entertainment 

A team of specialized tech consultants who deliver through strong operations, incredible guest experience and elevated interactions making the Electronics and Entertainment experience easy and rewarding for our guests.   

At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Tech Consultant can provide you with the skills and experience of: 

• Adapting communication style to build trusting relationships with guests and influence tech solutions 

• Retail business fundamentals, including inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotion strategies 

• Engaging with Tech and Entertainment products, including video game trends, , , health tech, tech accessories, books, music and pop culture assortment  

As a Tech Consultant, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities: 

• Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by delivering on the following commitments: 

• Greet: 

• 10ft: be friendly – smile, make eye contact, or wave 

• 4ft: greet the guest, smile and initiate a warm, helpful interaction 

• Help guests find what they need and/or resolve issues to ensure a smooth, easy shopping experience 

• End every guest transaction with a sincere thank you 

• Actively support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude 

• Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience 

• Be aware of top sellers and new product trends to help guests find the right technology solutions and accessories to complete their purchase. 

• Be aware of new releases across Music, Books, and Video Games and ensure product is ready for the guest at open.   

• Create an inviting shopping environment by ensuring product is in stock, signed correctly, and that the area is clean and available for guests to shop.  

• Support changes to product assortment and keep Electronics inspiring to guests all year round by   maintaining a brand space following new sets.  

• Be an advocate for Target owned brands and knowledgeable about their benefits (extended returns, price point, guarantees, etc.). 

• Help the guest get the most out of their new tech purchase by sharing various accessory options.  

• Maintain up to date knowledge of extended warranty (Allstate and Apple Care+) and buy now, pay later options (Affirm). 

• Always demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance. 

• Work in a safe manner at all times; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible. 

• Support guest services such as back-up cashier, order pick up (OPU) and Drive-up (DU) and maintain a compliance culture while executing those duties, such as compliance with federal, state, and local adult beverage laws. 

• All other duties based on business needs. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

This may be the right job for you if: 

• You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that shop our store and fellow team members you work with.   

• You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success.  

• You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other peak shopping times). 

The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Tech Consultant. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get-go: 

• 6+ months previous retail experience preferred, but not required  

• Strong interest in electronics and entertainment products, particularly, health tech, video games, tech accessories, books and music.   

• Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members 

• Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed  

• Effective communication skills  

• Work both independently and with a team 

• Resolve guest questions quickly on the spot 

• Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes. 

We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:  

• Accurately handle cash register operations as needed 

• Climb up and down ladders 

• Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance from others  

• Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); come to work when scheduled, work scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks 

• Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to Drive-Ups, carryout, etc. 

• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary) 

Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [email protected]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.