Friday, March 4, 2016

Internship: Merchandise Buyer Intern - Minneapolis, MN - Target

buyer graduate intern

job id bra000b0ldate posted 01/15/2016location minneapolis, minnesota – united states
Description:
JOIN US AS A MERCHANDISE BUYER INTERN
Similar Industry Titles and Key Words: Brand Manager, Associate Brand Manager, General Management
Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals.  As a Merchandise Buyer you'll take the lead as you…
  • Gain valuable general management skills while learning about a career in Merchandising while working on projects of significant value and importance to the business
  • Work cross-functionally with Merchandise Planning, Marketing/Advertising, Sourcing, Finance, Distribution, and Stores as well as many other experts throughout the organization to drive your project to completion.
  • Participate in the day-to-day activities of a Buyer, developing business strategies, marketing plans and merchandise assortments to drive profitable sales and see how our Merchandising teams make key financial decisions for their businesses that provide our guests with great value, quality and style.
  • Gain broad exposure to many aspects of Merchandising such as: product development, packaging innovation, multicultural marketing, private label development, and import and sourcing initiatives.
  • 10 week, project based internship program where you will drive results by collaborating cross functionally, and utilizing forward-thinking solutions and innovative approaches
  • Participate in specialized leadership development training exclusive to those in the MBA internship and work closely with a cohort group of peers.
Requirements
  • MBA in progress with 5 to 7 years of previous work experience
  • Interested in a career in general management or brand management
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with strong analytical, decision-making, and organization skills
  • Creative problem-solving and risk-taking skills
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking and attention to detail
  • Superior leadership skills with enthusiasm, initiative and a passion for results

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