APPAREL ACCOUNT MANAGER - TARGET (Minneapolis)

LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN

SKILLS: Passionate about the apparel industry Strong analytical skills Attention to detail, organized, hustler, efficient Quick and eager to learn Ability to deliver under tight deadlines Self-motivated with a collaborative attitude Confident Solution focused Positive ‘can-do’ attitude Proficient on Mac platforms + Excel Familiar with Target systems is a plus!

RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage multiple departments within Target retailer business. Learn and become expert within Tai & Target/brand processes. Partner cross-functionally to support business needs.

STRATEGY + DRIVE BUSINESS Drive seasonal/quarterly strategy. Walk Target + competition floor regularly to drive new ideas + comp shop for market insights. Ability to manage financial forecasts and speak to finances/business. Analyze weekly sales reports - proactively sharing what is working/not working. Connect the dots, understand cause and impact, anticipate questions to strategically drive conversations/results. Ideate solutions upon presentation of issue, managing issues without emotion. Leverage process to develop new ways of executing, proactively cross sharing information.

RETAILER MEETINGS (ASSIST DIRECTOR) Prep: Drive meeting prep, create line plans, lead kickoffs, pull samples, create agendas, note taking, dry runs. Provide historical knowledge of past sales to build a strong assortment recommendation to design partners. Assist / Lead retailer meetings/conversations – kick off + present as needed. Meeting follow up: Manage recaps, sample picture follow up, CAD request, product costing + T&A requests, etc. communicating to retailer and internal teams.

CALENDAR MANAGEMENT

(ASSIST DIRECTOR) Manage retail calendars + major milestones to ensure CFT is aligned. Create Tai driven calendars as needed and manage / share with Target + Tai Own internal SETA calendar for sample development needs

ANALYSIS Pull & analyze weekly sales reports Proactively sharing what is working/not working. Pull historical sales performance, analyze and make key suggestions to build strong assortment recommendation to design partners. Walk Target floor regularly to drive new ideas + comp shop for market insights

COMMUNICATION - EXTERNAL (ASSIST DIRECTOR) Be the face of Tai Apparel to buyers + secondary point of contact between Target + Tai. Create long standing relationships with retailers/buyers. Anticipate future needs throughout the execution process with strong attention to details + proactive follow up.

COMMUNICATION - INTERNAL Set up Pre/Final Order Confirmation (OHO) meetings and send Pre-OHO/OHO emails. Partner cross-functionally to support business needs. Be a go-to partner internally with Sales Ops team. Kick off weekly email internally with key CFT partners with state-of-the-state by account. Connect on weekly meetings, assist in communication to Target as needed, lead direction for costing entry, item setup, etc.

EXECUTION Review costs before sharing with buyer to ensure it meets expectations. Analyze / challenge / find creative solves as needed. Create shells in PLM system for internal development. Send Pre/Final Order Confirmation (OHO) emails. Support retailer systems; item setups, grid management.

MISC Flexible work hours with Minneapolis office presence. Positive attitude and always looking to work smarter, not harder. Be open to new ways of doing things - different – better – more efficient. Drama free work environment.