Space & Presentation Business Partner Intern – Minneapolis, MN (Starting Summer 2027)

Target • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

The Space & Presentation Business Partner Intern will support Target’s Space & Presentation team in developing store spaces and product presentations that improve guest experiences and maximize sales. The team uses analytics, space allocation and presentation development to help ensure the right items are presented on the right shelves in the right stores.

With guidance from team leaders and colleagues, the intern will learn how guest insights, business performance, assortment strategy and space planning inform product presentation across Target stores. The role includes training, coaching and cross-functional learning, as well as ownership of a defined project from discovery and analysis through recommendation. The intern will present the project’s outcome and learnings to department leadership.

This entry-level internship is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and begins in Summer 2027. It provides project ownership, exposure to the day-to-day work of a Space & Presentation Business Partner, and development through training, mentorship, feedback and cross-functional partnership. The starting hourly rate is $29.00.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Merchandising, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Design, Architecture or a closely related field.
• Strong academic performance and demonstrated progress toward degree completion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to draw insights from data and information.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and confidence presenting ideas to others.
• Strong planning, organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to build relationships and contribute effectively with cross-functional partners.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, accountability and sound decision-making.
• Curiosity, adaptability and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to work through ambiguity in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in retail, merchandising, visual presentation, space planning, store design or analytics.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis of space, assortment, sales and guest insights to identify presentation opportunities.
• Assist with presentation development and deliverables that translate merchandising strategies into executable store solutions while balancing cost and operational feasibility.
• Evaluate business results and store feedback to help refine recommendations and improve the guest experience.
• Partner with Merchandising, Store Design, Marketing, Store Operations, Fixturing, Signing, Assets Protection, Pricing and Store Communications to understand business needs and execution considerations.
• Develop and present clear, compelling collateral that communicates strategies, findings and recommendations to partners and leaders.
• Participate in team working sessions, milestone meetings and project reviews, and incorporate feedback to strengthen deliverables.
• Organize project details, files and deliverables accurately and follow through in a timely manner.
• Manage a scoped internship project from discovery through final recommendation and present the outcome to leadership.
• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, accountability and openness to learning in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Target provides information about competitive benefits covering financial, education and well-being categories; benefits eligibility for this role is described at the linked benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern