Category Manager, Target- Confectionary

Mars•Minneapolis, MN

4d•$108,160 - $148,720•Onsite

About The Position

As a trusted advisor to Target, the Sales Category Manager, Confectionary is responsible for developing fact-based, insight-led and actionable recommendations that support growth across Target’s confectionery business. The role translates category, shopper and marketplace insights into recommendations across assortment, merchandising, shelving, pricing and promotion while building strong partnerships with Target stakeholders and internal cross-functional teams. Reporting to the Target Team Leader, this role is part of the Category Leadership organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
2-4 years Category Management customer facing experience
At least 1 year of business analytics experience.
Experience moving from situation assessment to actionable recommendations using syndicated and customer data resources such as Circana/IRI, Nielsen, Domo, scan, panel, or shopper data.
Proficiency in Blue Yonder/JDA, Microsoft Office and relevant analytical applications, including Excel, and Power Point; experience with Power Bi is beneficial.
Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to translate complex information into clear business recommendations.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and with customer stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and recurring deliverables.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of combined Sales, Category Management, Insights, or related experience.
2+ years of business analytics experience.
Experience supporting Target or another large omnichannel retailer.
Category captaincy or advisory experience.
Experience with shopper data, market research, project management, or test-and-learn analytics.
Knowledge of non-seasonal and seasonal confectionery and/or digital commerce.

Responsibilities

Support and co-lead assigned category captaincies, including Promotions, Fruity Confections, and Gum/Mint, in partnership with the broader Target Category Team.
Monitor category performance and develop clear, actionable recommendations.
Conduct confectionery aisle planogram analysis, including assortment opportunity assessment, space-to-sales analysis, shelving recommendations, and requested planogram support.
Lead defined workstreams and support broader category projects, including test-and-learn measurement and post-event analysis.
Complete competitive market analysis and translate findings into implications for Target’s confectionary business.
Own recurring and ad hoc data management, reporting, analysis, and presentation development with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
Leverage category insights, shopper research, tools, and technology to identify shopper-focused ideas that can drive measurable category results.
Contribute to the development of Target’s one-to-three-year category plans by assessing opportunities, sizing potential value, and supporting project prioritization.
Support retail tests by defining measurement approaches, analyzing results, building insight-led stories, and presenting recommendations to internal and customer stakeholders.
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal partners and Target stakeholders to strengthen trust, collaboration, and the team’s role in category decisions.
Partner with the Category Leadership Strategy Team to support shopper learning agendas aligned to Target priorities and confectionery aisle growth initiatives.