Associate Buyer Internship - Minneapolis, MN (Starting Summer, 2027)

Target Corp; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee discount

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Target is seeking an Associate Buyer Internship in Minneapolis, starting Summer 2027. This entry-level role provides hands-on exposure to merchandising, allowing you to develop analytical and collaborative skills to influence product assortment for guests.

You will gain insights into vendor relationships, assortment analysis, and promotional planning while presenting outcomes to leadership at the end of the program.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong planning and organizational abilities
• Development-focused; eager to learn and to satisfy your innate curiosity
• Strong sense of accountability and initiative
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Leadership qualities and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Gain a realistic job preview into life in Target's merchandising team
• Manage a project from start to finish and present results to leadership
• Support assortment analysis and recommendations
• Maintain business relationships with vendors and assist in promotional plans/strategies

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Planning

Leadership

Communication

Curiosity

Accountability

Initiative

Job description

## Associate Buyer Internship - Minneapolis, MN (Starting Summer, 2027)Apply: 1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,MN 55403-2542: Full time: Posted Today: R0000450961**This position is entry-level position that starts in Summer 2027.****Starting Hourly Rate $29.00 per hour.**Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefitsWorking at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.**About us:**At Target, you’ll discover a Fortune 50 company focused on making life better for our guests. Creating a shopping experience where guests can find what they want – and discover something new – is the heart of the merchandising department.In this role, you’ll gain a realistic job preview into life as an Associate Buyer. Learn how to apply your strategic, analytical and collaborative skills to impact the bottom line as we work to deliver products to guests anytime and anywhere. Manage a project from start to finish, and culminate your summer experience by presenting your results to leadership within your business. You’ll gain valuable insight into the day-to-day role of an Associate Buyer, and see how they help support assortment analysis and recommendations, maintain business relationships with the largest vendors in the industry, and execute promotional plans/strategies.**About you:*** Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with entrepreneurial spirit* Strong planning and organizational abilities* Exceptional leadership qualities and decision-making skills* The ability to communicate clearly and effectively* Development-focused; eager to learn and to satisfy your innate curiosity* Strong sense of accountability and initiative* Ability to thrive in ambiguous growth environment### Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.**Benefits Eligibility**Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou\\_G | Pegue esta URL en su navegador preferido para obtener información sobre la elegibilidad de este puesto para recibir beneficios: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou\\_G**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 [e-mail]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.### About UsTarget is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop.We'll contact you if you're selected for next steps. In the meantime, follow us at A Bullseye View for the latest news.**Our Benefits**We care about and invest in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.