Brand Strategy Leader, Enterprise Stewardship

Target Corp; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Target Corp seeks a Lead Creative Strategist, Brand to uphold and protect the Target brand across the enterprise. This role translates brand strategy into practical guidance, educates partners, and guides decisions with strong judgment and influence.

You will lead priority brand initiatives, manage cross-functional collaboration, and coordinate with Creative, Marketing, and guest-experience teams to achieve consistent brand experiences. Hybrid work from MN HQ is offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in brand management, creative strategy, brand strategy, or agency account or engagement management.
• Experience stewarding a large consumer brand across functions, channels, or experiences and translating brand strategy into practical guidance.
• Experience leading cross-functional strategic initiatives from direction-setting through alignment and learning.
• Experience managing a program or initiative budget, including tracking spend, forecasting, and making investment recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Steward the Target brand across the enterprise and serve as the connection point for brand questions and requests.
• Lead a portfolio of strategic brand initiatives by defining scope, success measures, and stakeholder alignment.
• Coordinate cross-functional partners to manage dependencies and translate strategy into aligned action.
• Oversee budget, forecasting, and investment recommendations to Creative leadership.

Skills

Brand management

Creative strategy

Brand strategy

Agency management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Storytelling

Stakeholder alignment

Presentation skills

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Target Corp seeks a Lead Creative Strategist, Brand to uphold and protect the Target brand across the enterprise. This role translates brand strategy into practical guidance, educates partners, and guides decisions with strong judgment and influence.

You will lead priority brand initiatives, manage cross-functional collaboration, and coordinate with Creative, Marketing, and guest-experience teams to achieve consistent brand experiences. Hybrid work from MN HQ is offered.