Visual Merchandising Manager, Food & Bev

Target • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $73,000 - $132,000

About The Position

The Visual Merchandising Manager supports guest-led, holistic in-store experience strategies, including visual merchandising and in-store marketing of products to drive business across all cycles. The role develops floor pad architecture, including fixture and mannequin placement where relevant, and messaging strategy. It authors clear, actionable deliverable briefs that outline messaging hierarchy, photography needs, and signage placement, and initiates detailed concept work with creative partners. The manager evaluates concepts against strategic objectives and prepares leader alignment reviews, which may involve a physical build in a mock store or digital presentations. The role may also support division-specific off-cycle projects.

The manager partners with Merchants, Planning, Product Design, SPT, RBX Partners, Creative, GMS, Site Merch, and Store Ops to execute holistic presentation concepts and omnichannel strategies for each transition based on the cycle brief. The role also works with Store Design and Properties, represents Visual Merchandising on designated projects, and manages external vendor stakeholders. It maintains strong stakeholder relationships and ensures RBX guidelines, Legal and Safety guidelines, and Target Brand standards are followed. The manager works within a defined budget and drives process and cost efficiency. Job duties may change due to business needs.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Design, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant visual merchandising and/or marketing experience.
• Experience authoring successful creative briefs.
• Strong sense of composition and design detail, and visualization skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complexity amid ambiguity.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Food & Beverage experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Develop floor pad architecture, including fixture and mannequin placement where relevant, and messaging strategy.
• Write actionable deliverable briefs covering messaging hierarchy, photography needs, and signage placement.
• Kick off detailed concept work with creative partners.
• Evaluate concepts against strategic objectives and prepare leader alignment reviews using mock-store builds or digital presentations.
• Support division-specific projects that occur off-cycle as needed.
• Partner cross-functionally to execute holistic presentation concepts and omnichannel strategies for each transition based on the cycle brief.
• Represent Visual Merchandising on designated projects with Store Design and Properties teams.
• Manage external vendor stakeholders and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure RBX guidelines, Legal and Safety guidelines, and Target Brand standards are consistently maintained.
• Manage work within the defined budget and drive process and cost efficiency.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and dependents may receive comprehensive health benefits, which may include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Financial, education, and well-being benefits.

What This Job Offers

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