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The pay range is $131,000.00 - $236,000.00

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Director – Consumer Electronics, Portable Audio and Batteries (Hybrid Mpls)

About us:

Target Merchandising is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how this $70 billion retailer offers the innovative, guest-inspiring items that Target is known and loved for. Our goal is to deliver exceptional value, quality, and style to elevate Target as the premier retailer in a competitive global marketplace. Through intelligent and progressive business strategies that make the most of Target’s resources and partnerships worldwide, Merchandising works across product categories to create a localized shopping experience online and in our 1,800 stores.

Are you a creative problem solver who loves to see your work translate into real results? Can you collaborate effectively, execute a plan efficiently, and positively influence how Target chooses and presents the right product in the right place at the right price? If so, you will have success on one of our dynamic teams.

A role in Buying:

A role in Buying means working with diverse vendors to curate the best product mix for both in-store and online. You will act as a strategic brand manager, balancing Owned Brands incubation, trend-driven assortment planning, and strategic national brand partnerships with top-tier vendors like Beats and Sony. The Portable Audio and Batteries category is one of Consumer Electronics’ largest and most complex businesses, requiring both frequency category expertise (batteries) and discretionary product acumen (audio).

As a Director, you will lead omnichannel growth through profitable and locally relevant assortments, leveraging your deep understanding of consumer trends, shopping behaviors, and competitor insights. You will negotiate with vendors to optimize sales, margin, and differentiation while managing a high-SKU, multi-faceted category. This role requires flexibility in reacting to business performance and translating financial metrics into actionable strategies.

You will lead and develop a team of Buyers, Associate Buyers and Senior Merchandise Specialists while also influencing cross-functional teams in Planning, Site Merchandising, Pricing & Promotion, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Lead one of the most complex and high-impact categories in Consumer Electronics, balancing trend-driven innovation and frequency category fundamentals.

+ Drive business growth through a strategic mix of Owned Brands incubation, national brand partnerships, and exclusive collaborations.

+ Act on trend & style: Develop and execute an assortment strategy that positions Target as the go-to destination for fashion-forward and tech-driven audio solutions.

+ Build and nurture vendor relationships, ranging from global tech giants (Beats, Sony) to emerging brands, ensuring optimal negotiation outcomes.

+ Navigate complexity: Manage a high-SKU count across discretionary (audio) and frequency (batteries) businesses, adapting strategies accordingly.

+ Lead cross-functional collaboration to enhance promotional planning, drive innovation, and optimize channel strategies.

+ Incubate a high-performing team, fostering a growth-oriented team culture while developing talent

About you:

+ 8+ years of Merchandising experience, preferably in Consumer Electronics or related industries.

+ Proven leadership experience, with a reputation for creating high-performing teams, developing talent and leading cross-functional teams.

+ Strong strategic and analytical skills to drive a complex, high-growth business.

+ Ability to manage both discretionary and frequency product categories effectively.

+ Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in an evolving environment.

+ Exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills across diverse vendor types.

This is a highly visible leadership role that will shape the future of Portable Audio and Batteries at Target. If you’re a trend-driven, strategic leader who thrives in a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [email protected].

Application deadline is : 05/09/2025