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

Target • Minneapolis, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Space & Presentation Business Partner Intern works with Target’s Space & Presentation team to help create store spaces and guest experiences while maximizing sales. The team uses analytics, space allocation and presentation development to place the right products on the right shelves in the right stores and to make assortments inspiring, intuitive and executable across Target stores.

This entry-level internship offers exposure to how guest insights, business performance, assortment strategy and space planning shape product presentation across a diverse store portfolio. With training, coaching and guidance from leaders and team members, the intern owns a defined project from discovery and analysis through recommendation, then presents the work and learnings to department leadership. The internship is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and begins in Summer 2027.

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.
• Interest in retail, merchandising, visual presentation, space planning, store design or analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to draw insights from data and information.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and confidence presenting ideas.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze 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 communicating 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 on time.
• 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

• Competitive benefits are referenced, spanning financial and education benefits, well-being and other areas; role-specific eligibility is provided through the linked benefits information.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern