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Associate Buyer Internship - Minneapolis, MN (Starting Summer, 2026)

CompanyTarget
LocationMinneapolis
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 26, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
This role provides a realistic preview into the Associate Buyer position, focusing on supporting assortment analysis and recommendations, managing vendor relationships, and executing promotional plans and strategies. Interns will manage a project from start to finish and present their results to leadership at the conclusion of the summer experience.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
173531
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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. For more information, visit corporate.target.com. Beware of Hiring Scams: Target will never ask you to submit personal information via a text message for a position. Target will only ask you to apply for positions through corporate.target.com/careers, or Workday, our applicant tracking system.
About the Role

This position is entry-level position that starts in Summer 2026. 

Starting Hourly Rate $26.00 per hour.

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

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

About us:

At Target, you’ll discover a Fortune 50 company focused on making life better for our guests. Creating a shopping experience where guests can find what they want – and discover something new – is the heart of the merchandising department. 

In this role, you’ll gain a realistic job preview into life as an Associate Buyer. Learn how to apply your strategic, analytical and collaborative skills to impact the bottom line as we work to deliver products to guests anytime and anywhere. Manage a project from start to finish, and culminate your summer experience by presenting your results to leadership within your business. You’ll gain valuable insight into the day-to-day role of an Associate Buyer, and see how they help support assortment analysis and recommendations, maintain business relationships with the largest vendors in the industry, and execute promotional plans/strategies.

About you:

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with entrepreneurial spirit
  • Strong planning and organizational abilities
  • Exceptional leadership qualities and decision-making skills
  • The ability to communicate clearly and effectively
  • Development-focused; eager to learn and to satisfy your innate curiosity
  • Strong sense of accountability and initiative
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguous growth environment

Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.  

Key Skills
Strategic SkillsAnalytical SkillsCollaborative SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsEntrepreneurial SpiritPlanning AbilitiesOrganizational AbilitiesLeadership QualitiesDecision-Making SkillsCommunication SkillsDevelopment-FocusedAccountabilityInitiative
Categories
RetailAdministrative
Benefits
Health InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceLife Insurance401(k)Employee DiscountShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityPaid Sick LeavePaid National HolidaysPaid Vacation