Director â Consumer Electronics, Portable Audio and Batteries (hybrid Mpls)
Director â Consumer Electronics, Portable Audio and Batteries (hybrid Mpls)
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$ 131000 - 236000
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Pay is based on several factors which vary based on include labor markets and in some instancesmay 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 benefits for eligible team members include 401(k) employee discount short term disability long term disability paid sick leave paid national holidays and paid competitive benefits from financial and education to wellbeing and beyond at 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 guestinspiring 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 Targets resources and partnerships worldwide Merchandising works across product categories to create a localized shopping experience online and in our 1800 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 instore and online. You will act as a strategic brand manager balancing Owned Brands incubation trenddriven assortment planning and strategic national brand partnerships with toptier 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 highSKU multifaceted 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 crossfunctional teams in Planning Site Merchandising Pricing & Promotion and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead one of the most complex and highimpact categories in Consumer Electronics balancing trenddriven 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 goto destination for fashionforward and techdriven 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 highSKU count across discretionary (audio) and frequency (batteries) businesses adapting strategies accordingly.
Lead crossfunctional collaboration to enhance promotional planning drive innovation and optimize channel strategies.
Incubate a highperforming team fostering a growthoriented 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 highperforming teams developing talent and leading crossfunctional teams.
Strong strategic and analytical skills to drive a complex highgrowth business.
Ability to manage both discretionary and frequency product categories effectively.
Resilient adaptable and comfortable working in an evolving environment.
Exceptional negotiation and relationshipbuilding 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 youre a trenddriven strategic leader who thrives in a fastpaced innovationfocused environment wed love to hear from you.
Benefits Eligibility
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: 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 Application deadline is : 05/09/2025Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
