Sr. Product Dev Specialist Sample Coordinator
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Job Summary
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on include labor markets and in some instancesmay include education work experience and 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 well-being and beyond at Us:
Target is an iconic brand a Fortune 50 company and one of Americas leading retailers.
At the heart of one of the worlds best loved and most recognizable brands is an impeccable Product Development & Design organization. We thrive on the magic of discovering that just-right thing and we infuse everything we do with our passion for affordable chic. We concept develop make and deliver the stylish new favorites that Target guests expect and deserve. We are uber-savvy trend and style experts who stay ahead of the curve proactively identifying our markets needs and exceeding them every time. Join one of our dynamic and inventive teams to influence the style quality and value that decisively position Target above the competition. Your input will have a direct and positive effect whether on homehardlinesor apparel & accessories. Here youll be close to the action of dreaming up and bringing to life the Target-owned brands that surprise and gratify guests wherever and whenever they love to shop.
Owned Brand Sourcing and Developmentcomprisesproject managers operations managers a Sr. Product Development Specialist you are a key partner in supporting the cross functional team including technical design marketing project management and vendor teams by understanding the CADs and roadmaps and turning them into sample requests for business partners including but not limited to artwork trim sample yardage shade bands packaging samples or user addition you will work closely with design engineers project managers sourcing and business partners to facilitate the sampling tracking and communication in preparation for team decisions on product development. This position is an in office position meaning the team members core role will be onsite at a Target location- Minneapolis MN based on Targets needs.
Primary responsibilities (80%):
Opening samples sorting distributing for several mailroom floors daily across A&A and H&H categories
Sending/prepping outbound mail for the teams as needed
Support teams with sample storage and retention from development through approval samples
Misc reporting needs from the Spark system
Secondary responsibilities (20%):
Support teams with workspace set up in Spark system
Order development sample needs in Spark system
Troubleshooting communication with teams and business partners on development samples to ensure work is routed and received on time
Balance calendar timing of above deliverables to meet deadlines assist with team support and special projects
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
Qualifications:
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Critical thinking to understand varied hand offs for business categories and trouble shoot information and how your role impacts other roles
Manage and maintain relationships with team and business partners while also holding them accountable to deliverables
Ability to work independently with limited direction in a collaborative team environment
Task and detail oriented
Excellent organizational and verbal / written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Respects the guidelines requirements and protocols for enduring the security and confidentiality of all product information considered proprietary
Proficient in MS Office software (Power Point Word Excel Outlook) Required: high school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to Lift 50 lbs
Desirable: 1-2 years working in product development or sample management.
Desirable: 2-4 year degree or equivalent
About Target
Expect the Best. At Target we have a vision: to become the best - the best culture and brand the best place for growth and the company with the best reputation. We offer an inclusive collaborative and energetic work environment that rewards those who perform.
We deliver engaging innovative and on-trend experiences for our team members and our guests. We invest in our team members futures by developing leaders and providing a breadth of opportunities for professional development. It takes the best to become the best and we are committed to building a team that does the right thing for our guests shareholders team members and communities.
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation serves guests at stores nationwide and at . Target is committed to providing a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to unique and highly differentiated products at affordable prices. Since 1946 the corporation has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs like Take Charge of Education.
Team Members in the Target General Merch Inc operating company are prohibited from working more than thirty (30) days per calendar year in any of the following states: AL AR DE FL IN IA LA MD MS MO NC OK PA SC TN and VA. If hired you will be prohibited from working remotely from any of the states listed above for more than thirty (30) days per calendar year.Benefits Eligibility
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Application deadline is : 08/23/2026Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
1234 employees
Target Corporation is an American retail corporation. The eighth-largest retailer in the United States, it is a component of the S&P 500 Index.