Associate Buyer - Young Contemporary Graphics

Associate Buyer - Young Contemporary Graphics

Pay range: $56,400.00 - $. Pay is based on several factors including labor markets, education, experience, and certifications.

Target offers comprehensive health benefits—medical, vision, dental, life insurance—and other perks such as 401(k), employee discount, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Eligible team members may also receive short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.

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Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We live our vision through our values and culture.

A role in Buying means working with diverse vendors to select the best product mix, both in‑store and online. You will analyze market trends, evaluate competitors, plan assortments, and coordinate promotional activities. You’ll also support product development, financial planning, and vendor communication.

• 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 Buyer review.
• Assist in system input of item descriptions and markdown updates.
• Generate reports to analyze weekly and monthly category metrics.
• Support Buyer in guiding product development and executing the financial plan for your categories.
• Manage communication with vendors to maximize sales and profit.

• A four‑year degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong financial, strategic, and planning skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with strong analytical, decision‑making, and organization skills.
• Performance‑driven individual with strong initiative and leadership skills.
• Flexibility and resilience; comfortable working in “grey areas” that are constantly changing.
• Comfortable taking risks, working through change, and supporting creative chances.
• 1+ years merchandising experience preferred.

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. You will perform both onsite at the Target HQ MN location and virtually, depending on what your role, team and tasks require for that day.

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In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.acc

Final date to receive applications: 01/09/2026