General Management, Buyer - Target, Minneapolis, MN

website: www.target.com

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
We are an upscale discounter with a focus on high-quality, trend-right
merchandise and the household basics that every family needs – all at
affordable prices.
• America's fifth largest retailer
• 27th on the Fortune 500 list
• Annual revenues over $47 billion
• More than 1,400 stores in 47 states
• Give back more than $2 million a week to our communities

IMAGINE A CAREER WHERE YOU:
• Have immediate general management responsibility and P&L
accountability for a $100MM-$250MM business
• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams to drive category results
• Interact with senior leaders in all functional areas
• Gain exposure to many new marketing initiatives including product
development, packaging innovation, multi-cultural marketing, private
label development, import and sourcing initiatives
• Are on the fast-track of becoming the company's future leadership

SEE YOURSELF AS A BUYER/GENERAL MANAGER:
As a Buyer you'll develop business strategies, marketing plans and
merchandise assortments to drive sales. From electronics to apparel
to food and toys, you'll make key financial decisions for your
business that provide our guests with great value, quality and style.
You'll drive the marketing strategy for your business by identifying
consumer needs, targeting guest preferences, determining product and
promotional handle, in-store signage, promotions and more! At the end
of the day it's your business and we expect great things!

ON A TYPICAL DAY YOU WILL:
• Influence, negotiate and work with the biggest vendors in the marketplace
• Develop marketing strategies and creatively plan profitable product
assortments
• Make key financial decisions for your business
• Work collaboratively with Merchandise Planning,
Marketing/Advertising, Sourcing, Finance, Distribution, and Stores as
well as many other experts throughout the organization

TRAINING AND SUPPORT WE OFFER:
• Ability to take advantage of Target Corporation's development
courses through our internal Training division, which was rated 22nd
in the "Training Top 100"
• Work one-on-one with a mentor throughout a 7-week training program

SKILLS WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
• Five to 10 years of general management/merchandising experience
• Interest in a career in general management or brand management
• Excellent planning and negotiation skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit with strong analytical, decision-making, and
organizational skills
• Creative problem-solving and risk-taking skills
• Superior leadership skills with enthusiasm, initiative and a passion
for results

APPLY TO: merchrecruiting.resumes@target.com