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 $106 billion retailer offers the innovative, affordable & 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 insights and progressive business strategies that make the most of Target’s resources and partnerships worldwide, merchandising works across product categories to create a great shopping experience online and in our 1900 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. 
 

Primary Function 

 
As a Promotion Insight Intern at Target, you will gain hands-on experience in all round promotion lifecycle such as strategy, forecast, offer execution, insight generation etc. Working closely with our Promo Insight Analysts, you’ll delve into promotion effectiveness, consumer behavior, and market trends. This role will provide you with a solid understanding of how promotions impact sales and customer engagement, while also offering opportunities to contribute to real-world projects and analysis. 

Your developmental experience is a top priority of ours, and to ensure you are equally supported, our experienced TM’s will guide you in developing valuable analytical and strategic skills. Through projects and ongoing feedback, you'll have the chance to make impactful contributions, solve business challenges, and enhance our promotional efforts. Your experience will be integral to your professional growth, preparing you for a successful career in retail and analytical domain. 

Your responsibilities will most likely include the following: 

• Projects: Gaining an understanding of the Target promotion lifecycle, work with mentors and leaders to identify potential opportunities to streamline, converting the opportunities into actionable projects.   

• Providing regular/timely updates to leadership on the project / goal status, discussing challenges, risks, and devise mitigation plans. 

• Driving the project to closure by achieving the goal within the specified timeline.  

• Data Analysis: Assist the promo analysts in collecting and analyzing data, promotion performance metrics, guest & external market facing insights to identify trends and patterns. 

• Reporting: Help create comprehensive reports on forecast v/s actual, promotion effectiveness, including sales lift, intensity, index, engagement etc. 

• Competitive Market Research: Conduct research on market trends, competitor promotions, and consumer preferences to support strategic decision-making. 

• Operational Support: Provide general support to the Promotion Insight team, including data entry, documentation, and coordination of meetings. 

• Fostering an inclusive, diverse, safe, and secure culture. 

Requirements 

• Student in the final year of a two-year Postgraduate program. 

• Basic understanding of retail marketing and promotion strategies. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in excel. 

• Exposure to data analysis and visualization tools (e.g. R, Tableau, Python) is a plus. 

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. 

• Strong planning and organizational skills 

Duration  

• 14 to 15 weeks starting in Dec 2024 Or Jan 2025 

Benefits 

• Learning Experience: Gain practical experience in retail promotion strategies and analytics. 

• Mentorship: Work closely with experienced professionals and receive guidance and feedback. 

• Networking: Build connections within the retail industries. 

• Potential for Growth: Possibility of future employment opportunities based on performance.