Sr Promo Specialist

Job Description

Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of Americas leading retailers.Target Merchandising is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how this $70 billion retailer offers the innovative and guest-inspiring assortments that Target is known and loved for. Our goal is to consistently deliver exceptional value, quality and style that elevates Target as the premier retailer in a competitive global marketplace. Through intelligent and progressive business strategies that make the most of Targets resources and partnerships worldwide, Merchandising works across product categories to create a localized shopping experience, both online and in our 1800 stores. Are you a creative problem-solver who loves to own a category as well as its resultsCan 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 priceIf so, you will have success on one of our dynamic teamsA role with the Pricing & Promotion Center of Excellence (COE) means youre on a mission with merchants to develop enterprise-wide pricing and promotion strategies. Your work will impact millions of dollars in the form of everyday retail prices, promotional strategy and effectiveness, clearance management and competitive pricing. Here, youll be a key business consultant to merchants and develop relationships with buyers, senior buyers and leaders. Your strong partnership with Marketing will bring offers to life for guests, and youll also work closely with Store Operations, Finance and other key support areas.As a member of Promo Operations, you will work closely with our core users in Merchandising and our support partners to effectively research and resolve offer issues with the goal of providing the best possible guest experience. Additionally, the Senior Promo Specialist will proactively scan the offer landscape to identify issues early and mitigate them downstream. This role supports the Price & Promo Strategy team and all merchants in the execution of promotional offers. The Senior Promo Specialist will report on the critical issues they fixed for weekly enterprise reporting; adapt to changes in promo processes, particularly as they impact support; and adapt to changes in systems and their impact to support. You will consult users on their issue and mitigation methods for future prevention, execute and maintain key enterprise offers (examples includeTeam Member Wellness offers, etc.). Finally, you will communicate weekly promo execution Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the entire user base, and provide greater team with issue recaps (on critical issues) in an effort for all team learning and ensuring best resolution.Core responsibilities are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. About you Four-year degree or equivalent experience 1+ years of experience in an operations or support team Strong trouble shooting, analytical and problem solving skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage execution and maximize relationships Microsoft Office Knowledge (Word and Excel)