Senior Specialist for Category Marketing

Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at over 1,800 stores and at Target.com. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its profit to communities, that giving equals more than $4 million a week.

• Support division merchants using marketing tools to drive their strategies with an emphasis on promotional elements
• Develop category priorities and tactics as part of the annual marketing planning process
• Provide visibility to category Merchandise partners regarding other marketing activities (e.g. brand campaign)
• Own budget, timing and action, and agency relationships for division campaigns and projects
• Partner effectively with Events & Publicity teams to share category strategies to allow team to develop strategic approach to business
• Complete creative assignments based on strategy brief developed by Guest Insights, and facilitates creative direction and feedback to agency

• Bachelor's degree with strong academic performance
• Four to six years of relevant work experience; agency experience preferred
• Excellent decision-making and project management skills
• Possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven ability to be resilient and adaptable
• Thrives on variety and multi-tasking