Marketplace Strategic Account Manager - Apparel & Accessories

• Support Category Execution – Support pricing and promotions to drive growth while balancing short-term performance with long-term opportunity. 

• Strengthen Target’s Marketplace – Optimize the Partner ecosystem and deliver differentiated assortments that elevate the guest experience. 

• Act as Partner advocate internally: build strong relationships with Partner leadership; collaborate with internal stakeholders (Site merchandising, Guest & Assortment Strategy, Marketplace New Business Development, Marketplace Support & Capability Development, Marketplace Operations & Services) to resolve issues, influence tools and processes, and support Partner growth

• Turn Insights into Action – Use KPIs, guest behavior, competitive trends, and Partner analytics to shape strategies and improve conversion. 

• Consult on Financial Planning – Ensure accuracy in forecasting, alignment to goals, and accountability to results for your categories. 

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.  

About You:

• Four-year degree, B.S. and/or B.A.

• 3+ years of experience in merchandising or inventory management, forecasting, and product selection (including managing and maintaining an open-to-buy and developing strong business relationships with sellers/vendors and industry leaders).

• Strong analytical skills; able to glean insights and make business decisions based on data

• Experience within the digital space

• Entrepreneurial mindset and outcome focused personality preferred, ability to work in an environment similar to a startup.

• A performance-driven individual who demonstrates strong initiative and has superior leadership skills

• Flexibility and resiliency; comfortable working in “grey areas” that are constantly changing

• Comfortable taking risks, working through change and supporting creative chances

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with strong planning and organizational skills

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.