Meat & Seafood Buyer: Lunchmeat & Snacking Growth

Target Corp; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee discount

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Target Corp is seeking a Buyer for Lunchmeat & Snacking within Meat & Seafood at the Nicollet Mall location in Minneapolis. The role leads a high-visibility CPG portfolio, owns category strategy and financial performance, and partners with brand and supplier teams to drive profitable growth.

The position requires a four-year degree or equivalent experience and 2+ years in merchandising, with strong analytical and negotiation skills to optimize assortment, pricing, and promotions.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of Merchandising experience.
• Strong strategic, financial and analytical skills to grow a business.
• Strong vendor negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong collaboration skills to lead and partner across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to balance short-term financial performance with long-term category strategy.
• Intellectual curiosity and growth mindset to identify consumer trends, innovation and new growth opportunities.
• Flexible, resilient and comfortable working in changing environments.
• Buying/CPG/Food & Beverage or category management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the category strategy and financial performance for Lunchmeat & Snacking.
• Build and lead relationships with national brands and supplier partners.
• Partner with Pricing and Promotions to develop value and promotional strategies.
• Lead assortment decisions and identify emerging brands and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Planning, Inventory, and cross-functional teams to execute strategy.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Vendor negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Target Corp is seeking a Buyer for Lunchmeat & Snacking within Meat & Seafood at the Nicollet Mall location in Minneapolis. The role leads a high-visibility CPG portfolio, owns category strategy and financial performance, and partners with brand and supplier teams to drive profitable growth.

The position requires a four-year degree or equivalent experience and 2+ years in merchandising, with strong analytical and negotiation skills to optimize assortment, pricing, and promotions.