Associate Buyer - Mens & Boys Performance
Target is a leading retail company dedicated to helping families discover the joy of everyday life. As an Associate Buyer, you will manage product selection and promotional strategies while collaborating with various teams to enhance product offerings and maximize sales. 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 Generate reports to analyze weekly and monthly category metrics Support the Buyer in guiding product development and executing the financial plan for your categories Manage communication with vendors to maximize sales and profit Skills 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 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 Overview Target is a retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and others. It was founded in 1962, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is