Segmentation Strategist, Essentials & Beauty

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About us:
Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers.

Target Merchandising is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how a $100+ billion retailer offers the innovative, guest-inspiring items that Target is known and loved for. Our goal is to deliver exceptional value, quality and style to elevate Target as the premier retailer in a competitive marketplace. Through intelligent and progressive business strategies that make the most of Target’s resources and partnerships worldwide, Merchandising works across product categories to create a localized shopping experience online and in our 1800+ stores. Are you a creative problem solver who loves to see your work translate into real results? Can you collaborate effectively, execute a plan efficiently and positively influence how Target chooses and presents the right product in the right place at the right price? If so, you will have success on one of our dynamic teams.

A role in Enterprise Segmentation means you will be working on prioritized segmentation opportunities that will drive relevance and fuel Target’s growth, while scaling an operational plan that will enable Merchants to deliver consistent, sustainable, guest relevant assortments. You will use your skills, experience, and talents to be a part of a team focused on developing current and long-term growth initiatives for the company. 

About the Job:

As a Segmentation Strategist on the Enterprise Segmentation team, you will support the development and execution of enterprise and pyramid-level segmentation strategies that inform assortment, pricing, space, and inventory decisions. In this role, you will become a subject matter expert in guest, market, and performance data—translating insights into clear strategies and recommendations that influence merchant and enterprise decision-making.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of enterprise and pyramid-level segmentation strategies that inform assortment and merchandising decisions
• Analyze and synthesize guest, market, and financial data to deliver actionable insights and recommendations
• Partner closely with Buying, Planning, Inventory, Space & Presentation, Insights, Assortment Planning, and Stores to embed segmentation insights into core business routines
• Centralize insights from multiple data sources and teams to provide a clear, holistic point of view for partners
• Develop clear, compelling data visualizations and narratives to communicate insights, risks, and opportunities
• Track and communicate the impact of recommendations using key performance indicators such as market share, assortment productivity, and profitability
• Adapt to changing priorities and ambiguity while maintaining focus on business outcomes and deadlines.

About You:

• Four-year degree in Business, Merchandising, Analytics, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in Merchandising, Planning, Category Management, Strategy/Consulting, Consumer or Guest Insights, or related roles
• Strong analytical and strategic skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations
• Strong data visualization and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor messages to a variety of audiences and leadership levels
• Proven collaboration and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence without authority and partner effectively across functions
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments with competing priorities and ambiguity

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target.

Benefits Eligibility

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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 [email protected]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.