Manager Partner Acquisition - Target Plus (Hybrid)

Manager, Partner Acquisition

Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America's leading retailers. Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is a part of who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work, and play. Our success is rooted in teamwork and collaboration, where we prioritize relationships, foster talent, and achieve together. At our core, our purpose drives our work and informs our values, which enable us to care, grow, and win together.

The Target+ team is looking for a collaborative and goal-driven Manager to join our Partner Acquisition team. This role supports the expansion of our digital marketplace by identifying, engaging, and bringing new partners onto the Target+ platform. Are you ready to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, combining data-driven insights with strong relationship-building skills to help build the marketplace of tomorrow? If so, this position may be a great fit for you.

As a Manager, Partner Acquisition for Target+, you will contribute to achieving new business goals by identifying and developing new business partnerships with brands, vendors, and retailers. You will work to build a balanced assortment on the Target+ marketplace, focusing on new categories and styles to offer our guests more selection across Target.com. This role requires a guest-centric, partner-friendly perspective, and will leverage strong strategic, analytic, and communication skills to create meaningful, mutually beneficial partnerships.

Key Responsibilities :

• Collaborate closely with Target+ Category Managers and enterprise merchants to identify assortment gaps and target potential partners to complement the Target assortment.
• Execute strategies for new partner acquisition, sourcing potential partners through competitive analysis and industry insights.
• Build relationships with new DTC brands, vendors, and retailers to meet acquisition targets and expand Target+ marketplace offerings.
• Communicate the value and operational expectations of the Target+ platform to prospective partners, aligning on terms and requirements for successful partnerships.
• Partner cross-functionally with teams across Merchandising, Operations, Marketing, Site Merchandising, and Retail Media to enhance the Target digital guest experience.
• Maintain knowledge of marketplace trends and industry shifts to adapt acquisition strategies and identify new business opportunities.

Qualifications :

This position will operate as a Hybrid / Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target's needs. This 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.

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.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com.