Category Growth Analyst GBS - Commercial Supports Target
Core
Category expert supporting Target Sales team to shape and execute consumer-led strategies across assortment, shelving, innovation, and path to purchase.
Role type
Category Growth Analyst (Consultative Partner)
Builds
Tailored, data-driven category-centric solutions for Target retail partners
Domain
Retail / Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category management, Assortment and shelving fundamentals, Syndicated and shopper panel data tools (Circana, Numerator), Retailer-specific platforms (VIQ, DOMO), Data-to-insight translation, Omnichannel strategy application
Preferred skills
Experience calling on Target, Growth mindset, Ownership and execution discipline
Responsibilities
Deliver insight-led strategies to enhance category growth and guest experience, Translate consumer and shopper data into actionable recommendations, Support strategic customer engagements with insight-driven stories, Collaborate across Sales, Omni, BU Strategy, and Shopper Insights, Apply omnichannel strategies to optimize guest experience, Stay current on marketplace trends and surface growth opportunities
Seniority
Individual Contributor, Analyst level