Director Merch Buying - Sport Lifestyle
- Pay
- $135,000 – $243,000 per year
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN · Hybrid
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Executive
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 14 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Merchandising experience across product categories
- Strategic and analytical skills
- Vendor negotiation and influence
- Translating financial metrics and data into actionable strategies
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Leading and developing teams
Also useful
- Sport lifestyle or apparel category expertise
- Omnichannel merchandising experience
- Knowledge of guest shopping behavior and competitive landscape
About the role
The pay range is $135,000.00 - $243,000.00
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.
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About you
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of Merchandising experience with various product categories
- Strong strategic and analytical skills to drive growth in a business
- Strong collaboration skills to partner with a cross-functional team
- Flexibility, resiliency and nimbleness; comfortable working in “grey areas” that are constantly changing
- Committed to developing a high-performing team
Additional information
This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN lo cation the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target.
Benefits Eligibility
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
- Application deadline is: 11/05/2026
About us
Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers.
Target Merchandising is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how this $100 billion retailer offers the innovative, guest-inspiring items that Target is known and loved for. Our goal is to deliver exceptional value, quality and style to elevate Target as the premier retailer in a competitive global marketplace.
Through intelligent and progressive business strategies that make the most of Target’s resources and partnerships worldwide, Merchandising works across product categories to create a localized shopping experience online and in our 1800 stores. Are you a creative problem solver who loves to see your work translate into real results?
Can you collaborate effectively, execute a plan efficiently and positively influence how Target chooses and presents the right product in the right place at the right price? If so, you will have success on one of our dynamic teams.
A role in Buying means working with several diverse vendors to choose the best product mix, both in-store and online. We help determine where to localize, while calibrating market positioning and acting as brand managers. Here, you’ll own a wide SKU count so that your work is varied and challenging. Through cross-functional collaboration, instinct and creativity, you will be the expert on the guest, the market and the competition.
A Merch Buying Director helps create omni-channel growth by planning profitable and locally relevant assortments using your grasp of guest shopping behavior, assortment requirements and competitors. You will influence and negotiate with vendors to achieve results and identify gaps and opportunities.
Your flexibility in reacting to business results and your ability to translate financial metrics and data into actionable strategies will be critical. You will lead cross-functional teams to drive category results while managing progress toward sales and margin goals. Your partnerships with product designers and/or category mangers and vendors will help guide product development as you source appropriately for your category.
You will lead Associate Buyers and Senior Merchandise Specialists; and interact with the Pricing and Promotion Center of Excellence, Planning, Site Merchandising, the Item Center of Excellence and many other expert partners in support of your promotional planning work across channels. Core responsibilities are described within this job description. Job Duties may change at any time due to business needs.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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
From Target's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 27, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the Director Merch Buying - Sport Lifestyle role at Target?
The Director Merch Buying - Sport Lifestyle posting at Target states compensation of $135,000 – $243,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Target's official career site.
Where is the Director Merch Buying - Sport Lifestyle job at Target located?
This Director Merch Buying - Sport Lifestyle position at Target is located in Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid). Always check Target's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
What qualifications are required for Director Merch Buying - Sport Lifestyle at Target?
For the Director Merch Buying - Sport Lifestyle role, Target highlights 8+ years of relevant experience; a bachelor's degree; experience with Merchandising experience across product categories, Strategic and analytical skills, Vendor negotiation and influence, Translating financial metrics and data into actionable strategies, Cross-functional collaboration, Leading and developing teams. Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.
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