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Our client is seeking a highly accomplished and strategic Executive Director of Operations Management to lead our operational excellence initiatives. This is a fully remote position, offering a unique opportunity for a seasoned leader to drive efficiency, productivity, and strategic alignment across our diverse business units from anywhere in the United States. You will be responsible for developing and implementing best practices in operational management, overseeing key performance indicators, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your expertise in process optimization, team leadership, and strategic execution will be critical in ensuring our operations consistently meet and exceed organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive operational strategies and policies to optimize business performance.
• Oversee and manage day-to-day operations across multiple departments, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Establish, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational improvements.
• Lead and mentor operational teams, fostering a high-performance culture and professional development.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains.
• Implement best practices in project management, resource allocation, and workflow optimization.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align operational strategies with overall business objectives.
• Manage operational budgets and financial performance, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
• Drive innovation and the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance operational capabilities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, vendors, and partners.
• Prepare strategic reports and present operational performance and initiatives to senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Champion a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations management, with a proven track record of success in driving operational excellence.
• Extensive experience in strategic planning, process optimization, and change management.
• Strong understanding of financial management, budgeting, and P&L responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate large, diverse teams in a remote setting.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience with various operational methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is highly desirable.
• Ability to thrive in a fully remote, autonomous work environment, requiring exceptional self-discipline and organizational skills.
• Experience in managing multi-site or multi-divisional operations is a significant advantage.
• Proficiency in relevant operational software and tools.

This fully remote leadership role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in the US, focusing on strategic impact and virtual team leadership.

The pay range per hour is $27.25- $28.25.
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at 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. ( ABOUT THE STORES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP INTERNSHIP**
Experience firsthand what it's like to lead a retail team within a Target store. This internship is a paid 40 hr/week, hands-on training program to develop and prepare for your store leadership. As a Stores Executive Intern, you will get a valuable realistic preview of the Executive Team Leader role (Assistant Store Manager) over a defined period of time. Within this store management internship, you will work closely with other managers and team members to develop an understanding of how Target's retail business works and what it takes to excel in a management role. You will be introduced to multiple areas of the store's business, but the majority of your time will be spent leading amongst the team, identifying and working towards store priorities, and delivering great guest service.
This program is designed to teach individuals how to lead within a retail store amongst the store team:
+ You'll learn about how to drive guest experience and how to impact your store's financial, team, and operational performance.
+ You'll work alongside a mentor and learn how they effectively lead their department within the store.
+ You will have the opportunity to step into leading your Mentors departments- _of course, we will be there to guide you and help you learn along the way!_
+ You will spend your days learning to lead and motivate a team, drive sales results, merchandise products, and provide an exceptional experience for our guests.
+ Your development will be a top priority of ours, and to ensure you're feeling supported, you can expect ongoing developmental conversations.
+ While you'll lead and support the execution of daily operations by working beside your team members, your leadership will build the culture and guide your team to grow and achieve goals.
**At Target, we believe in our leaders having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The goal of the Stores Executive internship is to provide a realistic job preview of an ETL role. The role of a Stores Executive Intern can provide you with the** **skills and experience of** **:**
+ Guest service fundamentals and experience building and managing a guest first team culture across the store
+ Guest engagement; problem-solving and resolution
+ Retail business fundamentals
+ Setting and planning department(s) monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver service and sales goals
+ Managing a team of hourly team members and team leaders while creating business strategies and goals
+ Recruiting, selecting and talent management of hourly team members and leaders
**As a Stores Executive Intern, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:**
+ Spending time on the store salesfloor and backroom leading amongst team members and aligning the team on daily business priorities
+ Working alongside your Executive Team Lead (ETL) mentor and other leaders in the building to gain an understanding of their roles
+ Leading through daily priorities (stocking shelves, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment that's inviting to guests, helping build displays within the store, etc.)
+ Partnering with leaders regarding team member performance by teaching, coaching, training, and delivering timely performance feedback
+ Addressing team member concerns and removing hurdles to ensure smooth operations and goal attainment
+ Leading/presenting at daily huddles with peer/leadership team
+ Planning daily goals and organizing plans within the building
+ Providing summary of results and priorities with peer/leadership team
+ Working with store leaders each day to set goals and expectations
+ Reviewing business reporting and guest insights to understand, troubleshoot and follow up on opportunity areas. Work with store leaders each day to set goals and expectations
+ Delivering an exceptional guest experience by ensuring team members are knowledgeable and empowered to make it right for guests
+ Providing new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team opportunities
+ Taking the initiative to learn how to be a Target leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and development; continuously learning throughout the internship experience
+ Commit to learning Target's expectations of leaders and use them to personally develop by asking questions and seeking feedback
+ Actively participate in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities and events
+ Demonstrate a willingness to take strategic risks and take on new assignments
+ Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment
+ Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices
+ Foster an inclusive, equitable, safe, and secure culture
+ Carry out principal duties and responsibilities by the department
+ Gain an understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen
+ Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you are completing your daily tasks.
+ When guests need assistance, engage with guests in a welcoming way, to help solve their specific needs.
+ Thank guests and let them know we're happy they chose to shop at Target
+ All other duties based on business needs
**ALL ABOUT YOU**
**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 ama** **zing training that will help teach you how to be an effective leader within our stores. But there are a few things you need from the get-go:**
+ Previous retail experience preferred, but not required
+ Strong interest in working in retail, specifically within our stores in management
+ Leadership skills and team-oriented thinking
+ Learn and adapt to current technology needs
+ Work independently and as part of a team
+ Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
+ Welcoming and helpful attitude
+ Effective communication skills
**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:**
+ Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
+ Interpret instructions, reports, and information
+ Accurately handle cash register operations as needed
+ Climb up and down ladders as needed
+ Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 10 pounds and occasionally moving merchandise up to 444 pounds
+ Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed
+ Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and reliable and prompt attendance necessary
Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at .
**Benefits Eligibility**
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Target will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or reach out to Guest Services at for additional information.

**Permanent remote role.** **Preferred candidate will be located in EST or CST.**
As an Account & Relationship Management Executive, you will manage a portfolio of accounts, with a significant role in setting and negotiating product/service terms. You will leverage your deep understanding of business and account needs to create demand for the organization's products and services, driving revenue and ensuring high customer satisfaction.
#Responsibilities:
+ Develop in-depth relationships with key decision-makers in assigned accounts.
+ Conduct thorough needs analysis to align products/services to customer requirements.
+ Negotiate terms and close sales with a high degree of authority.
+ Develop and implement targeted sales strategies.
+ Track and analyze sales performance metrics and tailor strategies accordingly.
+ Conduct regular status meetings with clients to ensure satisfaction and identify opportunities.
+ Provide detailed and accurate sales forecasts.
+ Support clients during the implementation of products/services.
+ Resolve complex customer issues promptly and effectively.
+ Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling within the account portfolio.
#Skills:
+ 3+ years' experience in media/advertising sales within the Healthcare and/or Publishing markets.
+ Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
+ Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills for setting terms and closing deals.
+ Product Knowledge: Solid understanding of the organization's products or services.
+ Sales Strategy: Ability to design and implement targeted sales strategies.
+ CRM Expertise: Advanced use of Salesforce for account management.
+ Problem-Solving: High proficiency in resolving complex customer issues.
+ Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills for tracking and adapting sales performance.
+ Relationship Building: Exceptional ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships.
_Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process._
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

The pay range per hour is $27.25- $28.25.
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at 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. ( ABOUT ASSETS PROTECTION**
The job of Assets Protection (AP) teams is to keep our guests, team and brand secure and lead through crisis events. They protect profitable sales by mitigating shortage risks, preventing, theft and fraud to ensure product is available for our guest. They also build relationships inside and outside of Target including store leaders and law enforcement.
As an AP Executive Intern, you will get a valuable, realistic preview of the Executive Team Leader - Assets Protection role (Assistant Store Manager - Assets Protection) over a defined period of time. During our summer program, you will work closely with a mentor while learning the AP business area and other team functions within our stores.
**At Target, we believe in our leaders having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of an AP** **Executive Intern can provide you with** **skills and experience of** **:**
+ Managing a security culture, including crisis response, a strong safety environment and crowd management planning, providing support to both guests and team members
+ Executing strategic AP strategies and goals and delivering results through your team
+ Identifyingand developing strategic resolutions of external theft and fraud, and apprehending individuals attempting to cause a loss, in accordance with Target policy
+ Conducting internal and external investigations, from identification through resolution
+ Recruiting, selecting, retaining, development and talent management of hourly team members and leaders
**As a** **n** **AP** **Executive Intern, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:**
+ Through the training you receive from the ETL-AP mentor take initiative to learn how to be an AP leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and development; continuously learn throughout the internship experience
+ Provide new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team opportunities
+ Commit to learning Target's expectations of leaders and use them to personally develop by asking questions and seeking feedback
+ Actively participate in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities and events.
+ Demonstrate willingness to take risks; step out of comfort zone and take on new assignments
+ Partner with store leaders regarding TM performance by teaching, coaching, training and delivering timely performance feedback
+ Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment
+ Influence and validate a securityculture 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
+ Educate store leadership on merchandise protection best practice and audit execution in partnership with key partners
+ Identify shortage risks in key areas and work with other leaders to develop tactics that will reduce shortage and drive profitable sales
+ Support the identification and resolution of internal investigations
+ Identify theft and shortage trends in your store, and develop proactive strategies to prevent shortage and theft
+ Educate and influence store teams on operational shortage priorities
+ Support the prevention (inclusive of merchandise protection budgeting), 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)
+ Support store safety culture through modeling and recognizing safe behaviors, identifying and correcting hazards in partnership with store leaders, holding team accountable to following safety expectations, assisting with incident response, and reporting/investigating injuries timely and accurately.
+ Owns safety program management routines such as Monthly Safety Meetings/Observations.
+ Lead an instore security culture by focusing on deterrence, response and resolution in order toimprove physical security processes
+ Lead merchandise protection strategies across the total store; including ordering, storage and application as directed by best practices
+ Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse voices and approaches, being authentic and respectful, and creating equitable experiences
+ Demonstrate how to engage with guests when assistance is needed, engage with guests in a welcoming way, and help solve their specific needs.
+ Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices. 
+ All other duties based on business needs
**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**
**This m** **ay** **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 Stores Executive Intern. But there are a few** **things** **you** **need** **from the get-go:**
+ Meet any state or local licensureand/or other legal requirements related to the position
+ Previous retail or security experience preferred, but not required
+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills
+ Strong business acumen
+ Comfortable dealing with ambiguity
+ Manage conflict, lead and hold others accountable
+ Learn and adapt to current technology needs
+ Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis
+ Work independently and as part of a team
+ Relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization
+ Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
+ Welcoming and helpful attitude
**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** **:**
+ Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
+ Interpret instructions, reports and information
+ Act in accordance with company policy
+ Climb up and down laddersas needed
+ Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 10 pounds and occasionally or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds
+ Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed
+ Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); reliable and prompt and regular attendance necessary
Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at .
**Benefits Eligibility**
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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 Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.