Target: Senior Brand Manager (full-time remote or hybrid)

location: 1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota, united states, 55403-2542;
job id: R0000186879

job family: Merchandising Process & Operations
schedule: Full time

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America’s leading retailers.

Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It’s how we care, grow, and win together.

Building brands is in our DNA. Owned brands are playing an increasingly important role and are a key pillar in Target’s winning strategy. Over the past three years, Target has launched over 30 new owned brands. We are building brands that are grounded in deep consumer insight to have a meaningful relationship with our guests and uniquely set us apart in the marketplace.

This is a rare opportunity to be a part of a new team that is building a competitive advantage for Target. The team is working with a start-up mentality with the resources and strengths of a fortune 500 company. You will be part of a team that is pushing the boundaries on possibilities for Target, building world class brands and unlocking new ways of working across the organization. This role will give you an amazing opportunity to learn from the best in retail, intersect retail and brand management disciplines, and experience managing brands through every aspect of the lifecycle.

As a Sr. Brand Manager, you will lead the end-to-end management of one or more owned brands from concept to consumer. You will maintain working knowledge of applicable consumer, competitive, marketplace and business context to support decision making. You will be responsible for leading a cross-functional team, across merchandising, design, development, packaging, marketing, and others, to develop and execute the brand strategy and activation plan. You will act as an evangelist for owned brands, bringing consistency to the way we show up and building brand awareness, engagement and love with our guests. This role includes facilitation of the cross-functional routines, governing the brand roadmap, escalating risks and delays, driving accountability, and monitoring key performance indicators. You will ensure the brand’s alignment with guest needs and mindsets including positioning, audience definition, brand identity, or other creative briefing (incl. packaging) to support activation of the owned brand. Likewise, you will be accountable for leading and conducting analysis on brand performance, which includes ongoing tracking of brand consumer and financial performance to inform action.

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description.  Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About You:

• 4 year degree
• Minimum 6 – 8 years’ experience
• Ability to be an effective team player and manage relationships with team and key business partners
• Strategic thinking and planning skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detailed problem-solving, independent judgement, and decision-making skills

This position may be considered for a Full-Time Remote or Hybrid work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the team members core role will be a blend of virtual and onsite at a Target location.A Full-Time Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home oran alternate location that’s not a Target location, does not have a desk at their primary HQ work location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year.

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada residents is $81,300.00 to $146,400.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.