SummaryIn this role, you will own Target Shopper & Guest insights supporting the Target Category Leadership team and Target's category management process. You will focus heavily on the shopper/guest, learning about attitudes and behaviors through a variety of tools and research methods. You will also incorporate digital shopping insights and omnichannel considerations into category recommendations to help address Target's evolving needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Provide category- and retailer-specific recommendations based on shopper attitudes, behaviors, research, and business performance.
- Analyze syndicated scan and panel data, retailer point-of-sale data, shopper research, and available digital commerce information to identify opportunities and support category strategies.
- Develop and deliver Target Digital Category Leadership insights and recommendations to address increasing customer demand for digital shopper and category perspectives.
- Work with Target merchants, Category Managers, and internal Shopper Insights and Digital teams to develop category learning plans and translate digital findings into actionable recommendations.
- Proactively monitor macro-level consumer, shopper, and retail trends, sharing insights with Category Managers to identify emerging opportunities, anticipate shifts in shopper behavior, and inform category growth strategies.
- Evaluate digital and in-store shopping behaviors to identify omnichannel opportunities and connect findings to Target category strategies and shopper implications.
- Support the Sales Team in leveraging available tools and research to provide shopper insights, as business priorities allow.
Required Skills / Experience / Competencies- Bachelors degree and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant business experience OR advanced degree and a minimum of 3+ years of relevant business experience
- Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies - Knowledge of financial measures, business planning, and understanding of the category management principles.
- Strong understanding of Target's business, category management process, shopper dynamics, and omnichannel retail environment.
- Experience analyzing syndicated scan and panel data, retailer POS data, shopper research, and digital commerce analytics.
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights, fact-based recommendations, and compelling presentations through storytelling.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ability to quickly learn and apply new analytical tools.
- Willingness to travel to meet customer and business needs.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, contribute positively to team dynamics, and build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactive, results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of urgency, energy, ownership, and a curiosity to identify opportunities.
Job Requirements- Up to 25% travel is the max expectation
- This role is not eligible for relocation
Benefits and PerksSC Johnson's total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we're committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.
The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between 106,480.00 USD - 139,755.00 USD. Job related skills, experience, education, and location will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short-term incentive and/or long-term incentives. As a family company, benefits are a key piece of our Total Rewards package as well and we're proud to provide a comprehensive, competitive, and differentiated benefits program that our people and their families value.
