Associate Buyer - Wovens, Sweaters, Dresses… at Target · 1000…

Summary: Target is a leading retailer committed to helping families discover the joy of everyday life. As an Associate Buyer, you will manage product selection and promotional strategies while collaborating with vendors and cross-functional teams to maximize sales and execute financial plans. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - 1+ years merchandising experience preferred Required Skills: Financial skills, Strategic planning, Merchandising, Analytical skills, Resiliency, Entrepreneurial spirit, Decision-making 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