Target Corporation
Business Analyst
Target Corporation
America’s fourth largest retailer
More than 1,300 stores in 47 states
Give back more than $2 million a
week to our communities
The Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Home to 17 Fortune 500 companies
Home to the largest enclosed mall
in the country, the Mall of America
More theater seats per capita than
any city other than New York
Many nationally recognized sports
teams
What is Retail?
Retail
Dispelling the Myths of Retail
Career Opportunities in Retail
Retail is
Ensuring merchandising product is
consistent with both the consumer’s
needs and the company brand it
represents
Target is:
an upscale discounter
focusing on the hottest trend
merchandise and the everyday basics all
families need
emphasizing on style, quality, and
affordability
The Myths of Retail
The Stability
The Hours
The Salary
The Benefits
The Stability
Retail is one of the largest
industries in the world
Target Corporation is ranked 23rd
on the Fortune 500 list
In 2003, Target revenues were over
$41 billion
Goal: 2000 stores by 2010
The Hours
Corporate headquarters Monday
through Friday
40-50 hours a week
Retail is cyclical
The Salary
Opportunity to start in low $40K
Potential to double your salary in
5 years
The Benefits
Competitive salary
Annual bonus program
Best 401(k) program in retail
Tuition reimbursement program
Comprehensive medical and
dental coverage plans
Target discount
What Else Does Retail Offer?
Diverse experiences
High level of responsibility
Challenging career
Diverse Experiences
Work closely with some of the largest
vendors in the world
Opportunities to run both imported
and domestic businesses
Work side-by-side with Advertising,
Product Development, Trend,
Merchandise Presentation, and
Merchandise Operations teams
High Level of Responsibility
Drive your own multimillion dollar
business
Autonomy to make decisions
Analyze how external events affect
your business
A Challenging Career
Strategic thinking
Market analysis
Risk-taking
Leadership
Creativity
Career Opportunities
Who goes into Merchandising?
What is a typical Career Path?
Who Goes Into
Merchandising?
Accounting majors
Finance majors
Marketing majors
Management majors
Retail majors
Economics majors
Business Analyst
Responsibilities
Apply financial analysis skills to distribute
product to more than 1,300 stores nationwide
Manage and allocate inventory
Formulate in-depth financial forecasts
Negotiate and maintain business relationships
with the largest vendors in the marketplace
Responsible for more than $50 million in your first
year
Opportunity to directly impact the bottom line
Merchandising
Career Path
Manager,
Merchandise
Planning
Business
Analyst
(In Training)
Business
Analyst
Buyer
Senior
Business
Analyst
Senior
Buyer
Buyer
Manager,
Merchandise
Planning
Director,
Merchandise
Planning
Looking for a Career With?
Fast paced, ever-changing environment
An award winning training program
Autonomy
Teamwork
Significant responsibility
Opportunity for advancement
Questions?