Sr. Brand Manager, Food & Beverage

Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)

$95K/yr – $171K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own Target's brand portfolio strategy and performance, translating strategy into actionable briefs, guiding cross-functional teams, and driving growth through guest-centric insights and market trends.

  • Own brand health analysis and performance metrics
  • Define strategic direction for priority opportunities
  • Lead cross-functional alignment on briefs and initiatives

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own brand and portfolio strategy , including brand foundations, positioning, strategic choices and decision guardrails that create clarity and enable long-term growth across the Food & Beverage owned brand portfolio.
  • Be the industry expert in leading priority brand opportunities and transformations , leveraging deep expertise in the Food & Beverage industry, guest needs and marketplace dynamics to identify opportunities and define clear strategic direction.
  • Translate brand strategy into action through clear, compelling strategies and creative briefs that align cross-functional teams and advance priority portfolio deliverables.
  • Own the ongoing health and performance of the brand , conducting analysis across brand health, guest, consumer, competitive and financial performance to identify opportunities, inform action and measure progress against brand and portfolio objectives.
  • Champion a curious, guest-centric mindset , continually asking what is changing for our guests, where the market is headed and what those shifts mean for the future of Target’s Food & Beverage brands.

Requirements

  • 4-year degree or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years of professional brand management experience (Food & Beverage, CPG and/or retail experience strongly preferred.)
  • Proven success working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Strong ability to influence and lead across teams, with a track record of advancing brand strategies and initiatives
  • Ability to distill complexity into clear, compelling recommendations
  • Fluency in consumer insights, cultural trends, financials, and brand health tracking
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
  • Strong judgment, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change in a dynamic retail environment

Benefits

  • The pay range is $95,000.00 - $171,000.00 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits .
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$95K/yr – $171K/yr

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Sr. Brand Manager, Food & Beverage

Target · Minneapolis, MN · Hybrid