You Are: You're a self-starter, who has a passion for analyzing numbers and different types of data to tell a compelling story. You have a strategic focus that is curious, but also a strong executer that delivers exceptional customer service. You love the idea of supporting a dynamic and growing organization and making your mark on a business process because you are driven to provide value to the business anyway you can!
The Work: - Help set and lead the strategic direction for a category at Target
- Deliver merchandising and assortment planning recommendations through deep category analysis
- Research category and industry trends to understand white space and growth areas
- Provide timely and accurate data through multiple sources that includes fact based actionable insights to drive category sales and demonstrate thought leadership
- Develop and maintain routine reporting on category performance through Target and Market data
- Build Planograms using the Blue Yonder Space Planning software multiple times a year
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Target team • Collaborate and share findings with the Category Management Team
Here's What You Need: - Minimum of 3 year's experience as a retail Category Manager.
- Minimum of 5 years business acumen working in retail and/or brand agencies
Bonus Points If:- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
- Proficient in Category Management Tools (JDA, Market Data- POS and Panel Data, etc.)
- Skillful at pairing multiple data sets to answer business questions and tell a story • Turn data into thoughtful insights to create a multiple year strategy
- Self-starter with the ability to work in ambiguous situations and find creative solutions
- Passionate and curious about industry and category trends
- Strong organizational skills and reliable to hit deadlines
- Asks good questions, gains alignment on goals and can execute on them
- Exceptional communication and relationship building skills
- Can work independently most of the time and is resourceful to figure out an answer
- Demonstrates leadership
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 07/20/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture
Role Location Hourly Salary Range
California $26.39 to $72.31
Cleveland $24.42 to $57.84
Colorado $26.39 to $62.45
District of Columbia $28.08 to $66.49
Illinois $24.42 to $62.45
Maine $22.45 to $53.22
Maryland $26.39 to $62.45
Massachusetts $26.39 to $66.49
Minnesota $26.39 to $62.45
New York $24.42 to $72.31
New Jersey $28.08 to $72.31
Virginia $24.42 to $66.49
Washington $28.08 to $66.49
