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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, Minnesota

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JOIN THE EVOLUTION OF RETAIL – AS A TARGET SENIOR GROCERY BUYER (DELI/BAKERY)


Similar Industry Titles and Key Words: Category Manager, Senior Merchant, Divisional Merchandise Manager, Business Development Manager, Director Merchandising

Who we’re looking for The retail landscape is changing – fast – and Target is evolving along with it. When we created our brand promise of “Expect More. Pay Less.” it paved the way for Target to infuse affordable fashion into our assortment and deliver an outstanding experience for our guests. We are pioneers of innovation with our owned brands and unique partnerships from Archer Farms and Merona, to Made to Matter and Altuzarra. Today, Target continues to be committed to bringing our guests what they want, when they want it, where they want to shop – in our over 1,800 stores, mobile, online and the retail channels of the future.

We’re looking for a Senior Grocery Merchant who is interested in putting their business and leadership skills to work. Be a leader and trendsetter by delivering your passion for retail and fresh food to Target. Our team is our greatest asset, so we invest in the growth and development of our team, and have fun while doing it.

Key Responsibilities
Use your skills, experience and creativity to develop groundbreaking innovation and set visionary goals. As a Senior Buyer you’ll take the lead as you…
  • Take on general management responsibility and $400million+ P&L accountability as a self-starting innovator, with a broad level of ownership across Bakery and Deli product categories
  • Lead, motivate and inspire merchant team along with cross-functional partners to drive category results
  • Use your creativity and problem-solving skills to develop business strategies that deliver profitable sales for Target while providing great value, quality and style for our guests
  • Find the latest trends and improve assortments – in everything from deli and bakery to fresh and prepared foods
  • Influence, negotiate and work with vendors in the marketplace
  • Drive results by evaluating financial and business indicators, and translating data into actionable information
  • Creatively plan profitable product assortments, with the freedom and the support to drive growth in the Omni Channel marketplace
  • Manage sales and margin dollar performance against plan

Qualifications

  • A four-year degree or equivalent experience
  • Eight+ years of previous Merchandising experience within Grocery with an emphasis in Bakery, Deli or Prepared Foods preferred– position level varies based on experience
  • Strong financial, strategic and planning skills
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with strong analytical, decision-making, and organization skills
  • Respects, appreciates and is curious about cultural differences related to working with others; committed to developing cultural awareness in self and others
  • A performance-driven individual who demonstrates strong initiative and has superior leadership skills
  • Flexibility, resiliency and nimbleness; comfortable working in “grey areas” that are constantly changing
  • Comfortable taking risks, working through change and supporting creativity