Strategic Account Manager, Target Plus Fun101

Target • Minneapolis, MN

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Account Manager is responsible for managing the daily relationship with Target’s Marketplace selling Partners with a focus on growth, profitability, and market share expansion. You will manage your portfolio, accountable for GMV, revenue, margin performance, and guest experience. The Marketplace Partner Growth & Management Team enables growth for high-impact Partners through strategic planning, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Four-year degree, B.S. and/or B.A.
• 3+ years of experience in merchandising or inventory management, forecasting, and product selection (including managing and maintaining an open-to-buy and developing strong business relationships with sellers/vendors and industry leaders).
• Strong analytical skills; able to glean insights and make business decisions based on data
• Experience within the digital space
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with strong planning and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Entrepreneurial mindset and outcome focused personality preferred, ability to work in an environment similar to a startup.
• A performance-driven individual who demonstrates strong initiative and has superior leadership skills
• Flexibility and resiliency; comfortable working in “grey areas” that are constantly changing
• Comfortable taking risks, working through change and supporting creative chances

Responsibilities

• Support pricing and promotions to drive growth while balancing short-term performance with long-term opportunity.
• Optimize the Partner ecosystem and deliver differentiated assortments that elevate the guest experience.
• Build strong relationships with Partner leadership; collaborate with internal stakeholders (Site merchandising, Guest & Assortment Strategy, Marketplace New Business Development, Marketplace Support & Capability Development, Marketplace Operations & Services) to resolve issues, influence tools and processes, and support Partner growth.
• Use KPIs, guest behavior, competitive trends, and Partner analytics to shape strategies and improve conversion.
• Ensure accuracy in forecasting, alignment to goals, and accountability to results for your categories.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• 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: Mid Level