Current Interns Only - Associate Buyer - AON 2026

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About the role

The pay range is $17.98 - $104,600.00. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

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What you'll do

A role in Buying means working with several diverse vendors to choose the best product mix, both in-store and online. We help determine where to localize, while calibrating market positioning and acting as brand managers. Here, you’ll own a wide SKU count so that your work is varied and challenging. Through cross-functional collaboration, instinct and creativity, you will be the expert on the guest, the market and the competition.

• Execute advertising plans and strategies for your category via ad item selection, space allocation planning, pricing, ad volume forecasting and productivity analysis.
• Watch market trends, evaluate competitors, plan assortments and coordinate end-to-end promotional activities for the Buyer to review.
• Generate reports to analyze weekly and monthly category metrics.
• Support the Buyer in guiding product development and executing the financial plan for your categories.
• Manage communication with vendors to maximize sales and profit.

Who you are

• A four-year degree or equivalent experience
• Strong financial, strategic and planning skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit with strong analytical, decision-making, and organization skills
• 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

Qualifications

• 1+ years merchandising experience preferred

Benefits Eligibility

Please visit https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_DAmericans to learn about benefits eligibility for this role.

Non-accommodation-related requests

If you need assistance with the application process or have questions about the position, please contact candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. For all other inquiries, please refer to the benefits eligibility link.

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Competitive benefits

We are proud to provide benefits that support you, your family and your future.

• Health and well-being
• Financial well-being
• Paid time off
• Education assistance
• Market-leading pay
• Team Target discount
• Creating a culture of joy
• Inclusivity
• Connection
• Drive

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