Target · 2 weeks ago
Associate Buyer - Sporting Goods Outdoor Lifestyle (Sidelines, Beverage, Fitness)
1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,MN 55403-2542
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$56K/yr - $102K/yr
1+ years expTarget is an iconic brand and a leading retailer in America. As an Associate Buyer, you will work with diverse vendors to choose the best product mix and execute advertising strategies for your category, while collaborating with cross-functional partners to maximize sales and profit.
CommunitiesE-CommerceRetailShopping
Responsibilities
Execute advertising plans and strategies for your category via ad item selection, space allocation planning, pricing, ad volume forecasting and productivity analysis
Watch market trends, evaluate competitors, plan assortments and coordinate end-to-end promotional activities for the Buyer to review
Help Buyers with system input of item descriptions and markdown updates, and generate reports to analyze weekly and monthly category metrics
Support the Buyer in guiding product development and executing the financial plan for your categories in partnership with product design and sourcing
Manage communication with vendors to maximize sales and profit
Provide a unique strategic perspective integral to Buyers selecting items and assortments
Qualification
Required
A four-year degree or equivalent experience
Strong financial, strategic and planning skills
Entrepreneurial spirit with strong analytical, decision-making, and organization skills
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
Preferred
1+ years merchandising experience preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits and programs
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life insurance
401(k)
Employee discount
Short term disability
Long term disability
Paid sick leave
Paid national holidays
Paid vacation
Company
Target
Target is a retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and others.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2007-12-01Post Ipo Equity
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Cornell
CEO
Jim Lee
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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