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We help brands show up wherever their customers are (Target, Amazon, Walmart, Costco, Kroger, social commerce like TikTok, and beyond) and drive real sales growth.\nWe're not just strategists - we're a hands-on team of experienced retail operators who execute across everything from retail media and creative to data, insights, and full go-to-market strategy.\nThe result: we simplify what's become a really complex retail landscape and help brands scale faster and smarter.\nJob Summary\nWe're looking for a Retail Account Manager to support a portfolio of Target supplier accounts by driving operational execution, forecasting accuracy, inventory management, and business performance.\nThis role serves as a key connection point between our clients, Target, and internal teams. You'll be responsible for maintaining account health, identifying opportunities, solving operational challenges, and ensuring brands are positioned for success through strong planning, reporting, and execution.\nThe ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while supporting both client objectives and Target requirements.\nWhat You'll Do\nAccount Management & Client Support\nServe as a key point of contact for clients, Target teams, and internal stakeholders\nBuild strong working relationships with vendor operations teams, merchandise planning teams, and internal partners\nSupport day-to-day account management activities across a portfolio of Target supplier accounts\nMaintain accurate records related to program agreements, pricing, product information, order status, planning activities, and vendor setup\nEducate clients on Target processes, requirements, and best practices, including planograms, advertising programs, shipping requirements, and GSN setup\nForecasting, Planning & Inventory Management\nDevelop and manage demand forecasts to support inventory flow and business performance\nMonitor inventory positions and in-stock levels, proactively identifying risks and recommending solutions\nAnalyze sales trends, replenishment needs, and forecast performance to support client and retailer objectives\nPartner with clients and internal teams to improve forecasting accuracy and inventory health\nSupport planning for product launches, promotional events, and seasonal programs\nSupply Chain & Operational Execution\nDrive initiatives that improve on-time and in-full delivery performance to Target\nMonitor customer purchase orders and support issue resolution as needed\nIdentify and resolve operational challenges impacting vendor performance, inventory flow, or account execution\nPartner with suppliers, Target teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth execution across account activities\nSupport continuous improvement efforts that enhance operational performance and service levels\nPerformance Analytics & Business Insights\nAnalyze vendor performance metrics and identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities\nConduct root cause analysis to resolve operational and performance challenges\nProvide regular sell-through reporting, performance analytics, and actionable recommendations to clients\nTranslate data into insights that support business decisions and account growth\nMonitor key business metrics and communicate performance updates to stakeholders\nItem & Program Management\nCreate, maintain, and update items within Target systems\nSupport new item launches and ongoing item maintenance activities\nEnsure item information, pricing, attributes, and related documentation remain accurate and current\nAssist with vendor onboarding and setup activities as needed\nSupport retailer initiatives and program execution across assigned accounts\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner with sales, operations, supply chain, finance, and analytics teams to support account objectives\nCoordinate communication and information sharing across stakeholders\nSupport special projects and business initiatives as needed\nContribute to a collaborative, client-focused team environment\nWhat We're Looking For\nExperience\nBachelor's degree preferred\nExperience working with Target on the retailer or supplier side\nExperience in account management, retail operations, supply chain, forecasting, analytics, or related fields\nExperience supporting consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands preferred\nExperience managing multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment\nExperience with demand planning and forecasting preferred\nSkills & Competencies\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nAbility to interpret data, identify opportunities, and make recommendations\nExcellent written and verbal communication abilities\nStrong organizational and project management skills\nProficiency with Microsoft Excel, including sorting/filtering data, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs\nWorking knowledge of Target systems, processes, and operational requirements preferred\nAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams\nStrong attention to detail and follow-through\nLeadership Attributes\nTakes ownership and follows through on commitments\nBuilds trust with clients, retailer partners, and internal teams\nIdentifies issues early and proactively develops solutions\nThrives in a fast-moving, collaborative environment\nLeads with accountability, attention to detail, and a customer-focused mindset\nOur Commitment\nWe prioritize the inclusion of diverse perspectives. 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