Director, Brand Portfolio Management

Target • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Building brands is in our DNA. Owned brands are playing an increasingly important role and are a key pillar in Target’s winning strategy. Over the past three years, Target has launched over 30 new owned brands. We are building brands that are grounded in deep consumer insight to have a meaningful relationship with our guests and uniquely set us apart in the marketplace. This is a rare opportunity to be a part of a new team that is building a competitive advantage for Target. The team is working with a start-up mentality with the resources and strengths of a Fortune 500 company. You will be part of a team that is pushing the boundaries on possibilities for Target, building world class brands and unlocking new ways of working across the organization. This role will give you an amazing opportunity to learn from the best in retail, intersect retail and brand management disciplines, and experience managing brands through every aspect of the lifecycle. As a Director of Brand Management, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and operationalizing brand strategy within one of the most dynamic and influential retail environments. This role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful impact across an owned brand portfolio that contributes toward a $30 billion business. You will lead with a long-term, strategic lens—bringing clarity, consistency, and agility to how brands are built, scaled, and evolved. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of brand management principles, paired with the ability to apply them in a fast-paced, highly matrixed organization. You’ll be expected to navigate complexity, influence cross-functional partners, and champion a consumer-first mindset to deliver differentiated brand experiences at scale. You will lead a team of brand managers to develop and activate brand strategies across a set of existing and new brand opportunities. You will lead and facilitate strong cross-functional teams including partners in Insights, Merchandising, Design, Sourcing, Creative, and Marketing, among others. You will need to team with these partners to ensure we bring our brands to life across all Guest touchpoints You will be accountable for building and managing the brand P&L results, balancing short-term opportunities with long-run implications for both the brands in your portfolio and Target more broadly.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent work experience; advanced degree preferred
• 12+ years of brand building experience
• Experienced in activating and inspiring a team around a strong vision for brand strategy and management
• Demonstrates equal parts passion and pragmatism
• Possesses strong business judgment
• Experienced building high performing teams
• Able to influence and communicate effectively across all levels and functions within an organization
• Cultivates calm, clarity, and focus through periods of uncertainty and change
• Thrives in new and evolving environments, demonstrating adaptability and determination

Responsibilities

• Building strong brand strategies driven by consumer-first insights that create long-term growth
• Leading our Owned Brand Roundtable and owning senior relationships across our key partner teams
• Being accountable to the key decision moments in our operating model, including situation assessment, total portfolio review, brand strategy, brand execution, and ongoing brand performance assessment
• Developing and implementing innovative growth strategies
• Building a team of holistic brand managers who can both develop strong brand strategies and ensure plans are executed in a way that delivers results
• Building and evolving the overall Owned Brand operating model and capability

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree