Retail Account Manager - Target

The Bluebird Group • Minneapolis, MN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bluebird Group is a data-driven retail consulting and manufacturer’s rep firm that helps brands win inside the world’s most competitive retailers. We partner with some of the most innovative consumer brands and work side-by-side with teams at retailers like Target, Amazon, Walmart, Kroger, and more to turn great products into high-performing, well-executed businesses. We sit at the intersection of strategy, operations, data, and relationships — and we’re growing. As a Retail Account Manager on our Target team, you will be a true business partner to both Target and to our brand partners; responsible for turning plans into results, forecasts into sales, and issues into wins. You will be trusted with: decision-making, retailer relationships, and business impact. If you love seeing the whole retail ecosystem — from supply chain to shelf — this is where you get to do it.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Strong analytical skills — you’re comfortable working with data to find issues and recommend actions
• Solid Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, filtering, grouping, etc.)
• Clear, confident communication — written and verbal
• A bias for ownership: you don’t wait to be told; you see the problem and solve it
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball
• Experience working with Target (corporate, vendor, or agency side)
• Exposure to demand planning, forecasting, or inventory management
• Familiarity with Target’s item or replenishment systems

Responsibilities

• Acting as the day-to-day business lead between Target’s merchandise planning teams and our brand partners
• Managing demand planning and forecasting to drive in-stock, sell-through, and profitable growth
• Proactively identifying supply chain, inventory, and execution risks — and solving them before they hit the shelf
• Monitoring purchase orders, item setup, and inventory flow to keep the business moving
• Analyzing sales, forecasts, and vendor performance to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities
• Delivering weekly insights and reporting to help brands make smarter decisions
• Maintaining clean, accurate data in Target systems and BBG’s internal tools to support invoicing, cash flow, and operational clarity
• Helping brands navigate Target’s processes — from planograms and promotions to item setup and shipping

Benefits

• Monthly parking or commuting stipend for our Minneapolis office
• Cell phone plan or reimbursement to support how you actually work
• Hybrid work environment with in-office collaboration Tuesday–Thursday — we believe some of the best learning, problem-solving, and relationship-building happens when teams are together in person, and our Minneapolis office reflects that with an energized culture, a great building, an on-site gym, and a rooftop space to recharge and connect
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA with employer match to help you save on healthcare
• Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance so you and your family are protected
• 401(k) with employer match to help you build long-term wealth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level