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Current Interns Only - Associate Buyer 2024 Intern Posting

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Target

Jun 28, 2024

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Hospitality & Retail
  • Minneapolis

Requirements

  • 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
  • 1+ years merchandising experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
  • 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.
  • As an Associate Buyer, you’ll execute advertising plans and strategies for your category via ad item selection, space allocation planning, pricing, ad volume forecasting and productivity analysis. You’ll watch market trends, evaluate competitors, plan assortments and coordinate end-to-end promotional activities for the Buyer to review. In addition, you’ll help Buyers with system input of item descriptions and markdown updates, and you’ll generate reports to analyze weekly and monthly category metrics. In partnership with product design and sourcing, you will support the Buyer in guiding product development and executing the financial plan for your categories. Aligning with cross-functional partners, you will manage communication with vendors to maximize sales and profit. Your unique strategic perspective will be integral to Buyers selecting items and assortments.
  • Core responsibilities are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of an Associate Buyer Intern at Target?

The primary responsibility of an Associate Buyer Intern at Target involves working with diverse vendors to select the best product mix for both in-store and online offerings. This includes executing advertising plans, analyzing market trends, coordinating promotional activities, and supporting Buyers with product development and financial planning.

What qualifications are preferred for this internship position?

Preferred qualifications for the Associate Buyer Intern position include a four-year degree or equivalent experience, strong financial, strategic, and planning skills, at least 1+ years of merchandising experience, and an entrepreneurial spirit with analytical and decision-making capabilities.

What qualities are ideal for a candidate applying for this internship?

Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong initiative and leadership skills, possess flexibility and resiliency to adapt to changing environments, be comfortable taking risks and navigating through challenges, and have superior organizational skills.

Will the job duties for the Associate Buyer Intern position change over time?

Yes, job duties may change at any time due to business needs, as indicated in the job description.

What types of skills are necessary for the Associate Buyer Intern role?

Necessary skills for the Associate Buyer Intern role include strong financial and strategic planning abilities, analytical decision-making skills, organization skills, and a performance-driven attitude.

What kind of experience is beneficial before applying for this internship?

While not mandatory, having 1+ years of merchandising experience is preferred and can be beneficial for candidates applying for the Associate Buyer Intern position.

How does this internship contribute to Target's mission?

This internship contributes to Target's mission by helping to discover the joy of everyday life through effective buying strategies that ensure the right product mix is available to families, fostering a customer-focused and market-aware approach.

What will I collaborate on as an Associate Buyer Intern?

As an Associate Buyer Intern, you will collaborate cross-functionally with partners in product design and sourcing, manage communication with vendors, and support Buyers in executing promotional activities and financial planning for your categories.

Is there a specific educational requirement for the Associate Buyer Intern position?

Yes, a four-year degree or equivalent experience is required for the Associate Buyer Intern position.

What can I expect from the work environment as an Associate Buyer Intern?

You can expect a dynamic work environment where you’ll need to be adaptable and comfortable working in areas that are constantly changing, allowing for creativity and the exploration of new ideas in buying and merchandising.

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Target

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop.