Summer Associate Buyer Internship: Analyze, Plan & Impact

Roundel; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; 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

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.