• Sr Manager Market Analysis

    Target (Minneapolis, MN)


    The pay range is $92,000.00 - $166,000.00

     

    Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits .

    About us:

    Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here (https://corporate.target.com/about) .

     

    A role on the Financial Planning and Analysis team means providing insight and guidance to support Target’s strategic growth strategies and financial decisions. You’ll deliver objective and financially-focused insights to the business owners and finance leaders. You will be a critically important resource for long-term and annual financial planning, analysis and drive cross-company initiatives.

     

    As a Senior Manager on Target’s Market Research and Analysis team, you will be responsible for market analysis, strategic planning and location research for Target’s new and existing store capital investment programs to ensure Target is positioned to win today and into the future.

     

    You will partner closely across Market Research, FPA, Properties, Strategy and Insights, as well as core business including Merchandising, Market, and Operations teams to bring a Geo-Spatial lens to Target’s key enterprise strategies, identifying tradeoffs across store location attributes, competitive positioning, market trends, as well as demographic and economic indicators.

     

    You will leverage data-driven problem-solving approaches and key insights to influence how Target maximizes its geo-spatial footprint to achieve key performance metrics and position the store / market for growth.

     

    You will influence new store and existing store investment decisions geared towards maximizing KPIs and identifying tradeoffs, through both established routines and through the development of new routines across key partners.

     

    You will leverage your excellent communication skills for presentations to Senior Leadership across FPA, Properties and key partners.

     

    You will have the opportunity to contribute ideas to improve research methodologies, GIS systems, as well as data and analytical tools. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs _._

    About you:

    + MA/MBA or equivalent in business, economic, geography, urban planning or related field

    + 6-8 years relevant business experience

    + Strong analytical, decision-making, project management and organizational skills

    + Superior leadership skills with enthusiasm, initiative and a passion for results

    + Experienced in collaborating across departments/business units and driving results through collaboration

    + Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; tailors message by audience, negotiate consequences, handle crisis, setbacks and conflicts constructively and diplomatically, and provide essential information to the right people at the right time; relationship-building aptitude

    + Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to break down problems into fundamental parts, identify root causes, synthesize findings, and make informed decisions​

    + Proven ability to influence and communicate complex ideas effectively, verbally and in writing (including comfort with Excel and PowerPoint) ​

    + Ability to take risks, learn quickly, challenge the status quo, and work under ambiguous circumstances

    + 0-5% Travel

     

    _This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here (https://corporate.target.com/about/locations/Target-in-the-Twin-Cities) if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota._

     

    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]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.