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about TII
At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy. And that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from different backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations.
Target Merchandising is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how this $100+ billion retailer offers the innovative, guest-inspiring brands and items that Target is known and loved for.
Target Plus is a strategic business initiative offering meaningful guest experiences by bringing high demand brands and on-trend selection to Target.com. We are a one-of-a-kind marketplace, carefully curated and built keeping in mind guests' current and changing needs, along with tapping into futuristic market trends. Withthiswe are constantly improving and innovating our digital shopping experience.
As a Sr. Analyst – Promotion Strategy & Operations, you will develop and drive promotional strategies across marketplace divisions, translating business goals into scalable frameworks and financial plans.This role is critical to meeting promo GMV targets by enabling data-driven decision-making, improving promotional effectiveness, strengthening priceperception, and driving overall business performance.
You will partner closely withEnterprise Price, Merchants, Site,PGM teamand cross-functional teams to define promotional roadmaps, influence decisions, and ensure seamless execution of promotional strategies.
Key Responsibilities
1.Promotion Strategy Development & Ownership
Lead the development ofT+and division-level promotional strategies aligned to financial goals and price perceptionobjectives
Define promorole, offer constructs, discount depth, and cadence across key events and business cycles.
Build and own the promotional roadmap for assigned businesses/divisions, ensuring alignment with merchant priorities and enterprise strategy.
Continuously refine strategies based on market dynamics, competitive landscape, and business performance.
2.PromotionPlanning
Lead development of division-level promotional strategies aligned to financial goals and price perceptionobjectives
Define promo, offer constructs, discount depth, and cadence across key events and business cycles.
Build and own promotional roadmaps ensuring alignment with merchant priorities and enterprise strategy.
Incorporate competitive intelligence and market trends to strengthen promo positioning.
Continuously refine strategies based on business performance and evolving market dynamics.
3 Financial Stewardship & Value Optimization
Drive demand generation strategy through promotions, including traffic, conversion, and unit movement,aligned to category and T+ goals.
Translate promotional strategies into robust financial plans, factoring in sales lift, demand elasticity
Monitor and steer weekly/monthly demand performance against plan; proactivelyidentifyrisks andcourse-correct
Evaluate incrementality and true demand impact of promotions vs. baseline performance.
Optimizeinvestment allocation across events, categories, and offer types to maximize demand productivity (sales per $ invested).
Partner withPlanningand Finance toalign ondemand targets, forecasts, and performance accountability.
Translate strategies into financial plans by balancing short-term performance with long-term brand and price perceptionobjectives
Conduct pre- and post-promo analysis to measure effectiveness, incrementality, and ROI.
Identifyrisks and opportunities and proactively adjust plans to meet financial targets.
4 Advanced Analytics & Insight-Led Decisioning
Build andleveragestrong analytical frameworks to guide strategy and decision-making.
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and business recommendations.
Drive test-and-learn frameworks to continuously improve promotional effectiveness.
Develop reporting frameworks and dashboards to enable data-driven decisions.
5 Enterprise Collaboration & Execution Excellence
Act as a trusted partner toEnterprise Price(EP),Partner Engagement Team(PGM), and business teams on promotional strategy.
Influence decision-making through data-backedrecommendationsand structured problem-solving.
Partner with Site, Promo COE, and Merchandising teams to bring strategies to life.
Oversee end-to-end promotional planning cycles, ensuring alignment from strategy to execution.
Ensure plans are operationally feasible, well-coordinated, and executed with accuracy.
6 Operational Excellence & Capability Building
Drive process improvements to enhance planning efficiency, speed, and accuracy.
Standardize frameworks, best practices, and governance models across businesses.
Partner with product and tech teams to enhance tools, automation, and systems.
Lead stakeholder communication, including leadership updates and strategic presentations.
Champion innovation, test-and-learn culture, and continuous capability building in promotions.
About you: What are we looking for
3/4-year degree (B.Sc., B.A.,B.Com, B.B.A.); Advanced Degree/MBA preferred
7+years of experience in e-commerce/retail, preferably in promotion strategy, pricing, merchandising, or campaignplanning
Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen, and data analysis skills
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communicationand stakeholder management skills
Self-starter with a curiosity to learn new tools and systems
Advancedproficiencyin Excel, DOMO, Tableau, and other reporting tools
Life at Target- https://india.target.com/
Benefits- https://india.target.com/life-at-target/workplace/benefits
Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop.
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