Join the Target Team as a Lead Strategist, Enterprise Strategy Development
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving business growth and innovation? Do you have a proven track record of developing and implementing successful business strategies? Target is seeking a highly skilled Lead Strategist to join our Enterprise Strategy Development team. As a Lead Strategist, you will play a critical role in shaping the company's long-term strategic direction and driving profitable enterprise growth.
About Target
Target is a Fortune 50 company with over 350,000 team members worldwide. We are an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. Our purpose is to help families discover the joy of everyday life, and we achieve this by prioritizing relationships, fueling and developing talent, and succeeding as one Target team. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, connection, and drive, and we are looking for talented individuals who share our values.
Pyramid Overview
Our Insights, Strategy, and Growth team is responsible for driving business growth and innovation. We do this by anticipating and responding to challenges, fueling Target's growth, and developing new business opportunities. As a Lead Strategist, you will work closely with internal partners and external agencies to develop skills across our team superpowers, including consumer and industry insights, strategic problem-solving, strategy activation, experimentation, and scaling new businesses.
Team Overview
The Enterprise Strategy Development team is responsible for driving profitable enterprise growth by exploring new opportunities, driving strategic focus and accountability, and transforming Target's business. We value building diverse and inclusive teams, connecting across the enterprise to foster relationships, and driving the organization towards bold strategic choices. As a Lead Strategist, you will be an integral part of this team, applying your strengths in problem-solving, business acumen, and strategy development to shape Target's long-term strategic direction.
Position Overview
As a Lead Strategist in Enterprise Strategy Development, you will be responsible for:
- Leading project workstreams on strategy consulting-like engagements that identify and seek to harness enterprise or business unit growth opportunities
- Breaking down organizational problems into component parts, developing work plans to gather inputs, performing analysis, uncovering insights, and communicating findings in high-impact ways
- Building an understanding of retail trends, competitors, and consumers to develop new concepts and businesses that meet future needs in the fast-evolving multi-channel retail landscape
- Building relationships to collaborate cross-functionally and effectively influence without authority to drive business decisions and advance long-term strategic efforts
- Enabling coordination and collaboration with partners across other Insights, Strategy, and Growth teams to maximize strategic impact of work
- Participating in continuous team improvement, including advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, fostering connections and relationships across the enterprise, and demonstrating individual drive and initiative
Key Responsibilities
As a Lead Strategist, you will be responsible for:
- Leading project teams and developing work plans to gather inputs, perform analysis, and uncover insights
- Communicating findings in high-impact ways and influencing business decisions
- Building relationships with internal partners and external agencies
- Staying up-to-date on retail trends, competitors, and consumers
- Developing new concepts and businesses that meet future needs
Essential Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A 4-year degree or equivalent; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience working at a management or innovation consulting firm or within the strategy group of a large corporation
- 5+ years of strategic experience, including assessing business strategies, leading advanced analysis and problem-solving, and developing multi-year business strategies
- Ability to solve complex problems through a systematic approach to structured problem-solving
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to take the right partners, influence without authority, and collaborate in a team environment
- Innate curiosity and desire to learn with a strong inclination to drive for results
- Desire to contribute to a team culture of bold strategic thinking and Target's values of Inclusivity, Connection, and Drive
- Willingness to take risks, challenge the status quo, and work under ambiguous circumstances
Preferred Qualifications
We prefer candidates with:
- Experience working in a retail or e-commerce environment
- Familiarity with design thinking and agile methodologies
- Experience with data analysis and visualization tools
- Certifications in strategy, innovation, or entrepreneurship
Skills and Competencies
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess:
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Business acumen and financial analysis skills
- Communication and presentation skills
- Collaboration and influencing skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Curiosity and a desire to learn
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At Target, we are committed to developing our team members and providing opportunities for growth and advancement. As a Lead Strategist, you will have access to:
- Professional development and training programs
- Mentorship and coaching opportunities
- Cross-functional project work and collaboration
- Leadership development and succession planning
Work Environment and Company Culture
At Target, we prioritize creating a culture of inclusivity, connection, and drive. Our work environment is:
- Collaborative and fast-paced
- Dynamic and innovative
- Focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Committed to employee well-being and benefits
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range of $89,700 - $161,500, depending on experience and qualifications. Our benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive health benefits
- 401(k) and employee discount
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Paid sick leave and national holidays
- Paid vacation and flexible work arrangements
How to Apply
If you are a motivated individual ready to contribute to a thriving team, we encourage you to apply now! Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to:
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Application deadline is 10/06/2024. We look forward to reviewing your application!
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