Target Client Services Intern

Harvest Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvest Group invites a Summer 2027 Target Client Services Intern to join our Minneapolis team and gain hands‑on experience in the fast‑paced retail industry. You will analyze retail data, uncover insights, and help translate data into stories that inform client strategies and business decisions.

Throughout the 12 weeks, you’ll work with Target client teams, learn our systems, and contribute to a summer project that showcases your findings to Harvest Group leaders.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree with junior, senior, or graduate student status preferred.
• Interest in a career in sales, analytics, account management, or the retail industry.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with an interest in using data to uncover insights.
• Highly curious with a strong desire and ability to learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced and evolving environment.
• Self‑motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and build strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Learn Harvest Group systems, tools, and processes to support day‑to‑day client business needs.
• Collect, organize, and analyze point‑of‑sale and syndicated data using Target systems and sources such as Circana and Nielsen to identify trends and develop actionable insights.
• Support recurring client reporting by helping translate data into clear takeaways and business recommendations.
• Contribute to internal team meetings and client discussions to gain exposure to client management, retail strategy, and the Target business.
• Participate in professional development and learning opportunities throughout the internship.
• Collaborate with fellow interns on a summer project and present findings and recommendations to Harvest Group leaders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Data interpretation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s or graduate degree

Tools

Circana

Nielsen

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Summer 2027 Target Client Services Internship

Program Details

• Duration: May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027 (12 weeks)
• Location: Minneapolis, MN
• Compensation: Paid internship
• Eligibility: Undergraduate juniors, seniors, and graduate students

Company Overview

Harvest Group is an integrated commerce agency that helps high-growth consumer brands win in today's complex retail landscape. Since 2006, we've partnered with some of the world's most recognized brands to navigate the intersection of in-store and digital commerce, retail media, and social platforms across leading retailers including Walmart, Sam's Club, Target, Amazon, Costco, and Kroger.

What sets Harvest Group apart is our connected approach. By aligning strategy, execution, and insights across every stage of the retail journey—and powering that work through our proprietary technology platform—we help brands create sustainable growth in an increasingly dynamic marketplace.

But our success starts with our people.

At Harvest Group, our culture and values shape how we work, serve our clients, and support one another. We believe in building meaningful relationships, pursuing excellence with humility, and creating an environment where talented individuals can do their best work while continuing to grow professionally and personally.

Our commitment to our people has earned recognition as one of the nation's best workplaces, including:

• Inc. Best Places to Work (2025, 2026)
• Great Place to Work Certified (2024)
• Fortune Best Workplaces for Women (2024)
• Fortune Best Medium Workplaces (2024)
• Fortune Best Consulting & Professional Services Workplaces (2024)
• Business Intelligence Group Best Places to Work (2023)

Our Values

• Integrity – Doing what is right in all things
• Relationship – Pursuing depth, trust, and collaboration
• Service – Laboring for others with humility and care
• Excellence – Delivering extraordinary performance and results with humility
• Journey – Embracing our past and planning for our future with faith

Description

Our Target Client Services Interns gain hands‑on experience in the fast‑paced retail industry while supporting our Target client teams. Interns will work alongside experienced team members to analyze retail data, uncover insights, and help turn data into meaningful stories that inform client strategies and business decisions.

Daily responsibilities will vary based on business needs, giving interns exposure to the evolving retail landscape and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful client work. Along the way, interns will learn how Harvest Group partners with suppliers and retailers to solve problems, identify opportunities, and achieve shared business goals.

In addition to professional development and team‑building opportunities, each intern will complete a summer project to showcase what they have learned.

Responsibilities

• Learn Harvest Group systems, tools, and processes to support day‑to‑day client business needs
• Collect, organize, and analyze point‑of‑sale and syndicated data using Target systems and sources such as Circana and Nielsen to identify trends and develop actionable insights
• Support recurring client reporting by helping translate data into clear takeaways and business recommendationsContribute to internal team meetings and client discussions to gain exposure to client management, retail strategy, and the Target business
• Participate in professional development and learning opportunities throughout the internship
• Collaborate with fellow interns on a summer project and present findings and recommendations to Harvest Group leaders

Desired Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree with junior, senior, or graduate student status preferred
• Interest in a career in sales, analytics, account management, or the retail industry
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with an interest in using data to uncover insights
• Highly curious with a strong desire and ability to learn
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail‑oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced and evolving environment
• Self‑motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to collaborate effectively and build strong working relationships

Our heart at Harvest is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusivity, authenticity, mutual respect, professionalism, and growth. Harvest Group is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.