Director Marketplace New Business Development, Acquisition

The pay range is $135,000.00 - $243,000.00

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.

About Us:  

At Target, we’re dedicated to helping all families discover the joy of everyday life – whether in our stores or online. Alongside our distinctive retail brand, we continually innovate to create a seamless digital shopping experience across Target.com, Target+, and our fulfillment network.  Learn more about Target here. 

A Marketplace New Business Development Director, Acquisition owns end-to-end acquisition strategy for Target+, driving identification, engagement, and contracting of high-value marketplace partners to fuel profitable growth and strengthen the Target.com digital assortment. Accountable for delivering against product pyramid and enterprise merchandising priorities, the role sets the vision and standards for partner selection, ensuring alignment with guest needs and marketplace quality expectations. Operating at the intersection of Business Development and Merchandising, this leader leverages competitive intelligence, industry trend analysis, and performance data to proactively source differentiated DTC brands, vendors, and retailers. They partner cross-functionally with Guest & Assortment Strategy, Partner Management, and Operations teams to close assortment gaps, uphold operational and compliance standards, and ensure scalable, sustainable marketplace expansion. The role establishes a high-performing acquisition culture, balancing sales rigor with strategic discipline to secure long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships that elevate the Target+ platform. 

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.  

About You: 

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) required.  

• 7+ years of experience in merchandising, inventory management, forecasting, or product selection (including open-to-buy management).  

• 3+ years of eCommerce experience; marketplace/3P expertise strongly preferred.  

• Proven business acumen with a track record of building industry relationships and leveraging data analytics to inform decisions.  

• Expertise in business planning, forecasting, and defining KPIs to drive execution of business strategy.  

• Entrepreneurial and performance-driven, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.  

• Resilient and adaptable, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to bring clarity and decisiveness in complex or changing situations.  

• Excellent communicator with strong planning, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.  

This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid (known internally at Target as "Flex for Your Day") work arrangement based on Target's needs.  A Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that's not a Target location, does not have a desk at a Target location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year.  A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member's core role may be performed either remote or onsite at a Target location depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target.

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 [email protected]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.  

Application deadline is : 04/09/2026