Full-Time

Director Merch Buying

Sports

Posted on 1/11/2025

Target

Target

10,001+ employees

Retailer offering diverse, affordable consumer goods

Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$125.6k - $226.1kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Minneapolis, MN, USA

Hybrid/Flex work arrangement requires onsite presence at Target HQ in Minnesota.

Category
Product Management
Product Strategy
Product

You match the following Target's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Four-year degree or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of Merchandising experience with various product categories
  • Strong strategic and analytical skills to drive growth in a business
  • Strong collaboration skills to partner with a cross-functional team
  • Flexibility, resiliency and nimbleness; comfortable working in 'grey areas' that are constantly changing
  • Committed to developing a high-performing team
  • Proven results driving growth, leading cross functional teams, building internal and external relationships
Responsibilities
  • Help create omni-channel growth by planning profitable and locally relevant assortments
  • Influence and negotiate with vendors to achieve results and identify gaps and opportunities
  • Lead cross-functional teams to drive category results while managing progress toward sales and margin goals
  • Guide product development as you source appropriately for your category
  • Lead Associate Buyers and Senior Merchandise Specialists
  • Interact with the Pricing and Promotion Center of Excellence, Planning, Site Merchandising, the Item Center of Excellence and many other expert partners in support of promotional planning work across channels
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in Apparel preferred

Target Corporation operates in the consumer goods market, providing a wide range of products including clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries. The company focuses on creating a convenient and enjoyable shopping experience for its customers through nearly 2,000 stores and a strong online presence. Target's unique "Design For All" philosophy allows it to offer a diverse assortment of high-quality products at affordable prices, distinguishing it from competitors. Additionally, Target generates revenue through its owned brands and the Target Circle loyalty program, which enhances customer engagement. The company's goal is to promote sustainability and community support through its Target Forward strategy, which aims to give back 5% of profits to communities and improve the shopping experience.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Experiential retail and 'retailtainment' strategies can boost customer engagement and foot traffic.
  • Augmented reality integration offers immersive shopping experiences showcasing Target's unique designs.
  • Omnichannel retail strategies enhance customer experience by integrating online and offline shopping.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from online-only retailers like Amazon threatens Target's market share.
  • Rising labor costs due to new minimum wage laws could impact profit margins.
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities from geopolitical tensions may affect inventory and pricing strategies.

What makes Target unique

  • Target's 'Design For All' philosophy offers unique, high-quality products at affordable prices.
  • The Target Circle loyalty program enhances customer engagement and shopping experience.
  • Target's commitment to sustainability and community support sets it apart from competitors.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

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