Hayward, CA San Francisco Bay Area Mervyn’s-Target Corp. Hayward, CA San Francisco Bay Area
Mid-Market Retailer Marshall Field’s is High End Target is Discount 265 stores in 14 states Big Brands, Small Prices Predominantly on the West Coast, but some stores in MN and MI
Entry Level Job Opportunities Executive In Training- Stores Mgmt. Executive In Training- Distribution Executive In Training- Assets Protection Executive In Training- Marketing Executive In Training- Finance Executive In Training- Human Resources Executive In Training- Merchandising
Recruitment Still hiring on campus Attend 14 campuses Start dates=February, July, September Process
EIT-Merchandising Bachelor’s Degree 3.0 GPA Quick-paced Team/Group oriented Analytical and Computer skills Start salary=$40,000
Structure of Buying Office Merchandise Planning and Merchants MP=financial side Merchants=Buyers (product side) Everyone sits together and shares information
Training Program=3- 4 months 40% Classroom 15-25 trainees What is retail Mervyn’s/Target Corp. Computer Systems Financials 60% in Office Paired with Mentor Application of learning Gain some responsibility
Placement Position=Business Analyst (1- 1.5 years) Paired with a buyer In charge of 8-20 different programs, $50 million Financial forecasting of seasonal/yearly business Ordering Merchandise Balancing Inventory Reacting to Sales Trends Turn a profit
Sr. Business Analyst (1- 1.5 yrs) Similar job functions of BA Greater volume responsibility Demonstrate leadership & strong financial/strategic views of business Become a mentor Take classes to prepare for next position
Manager Provide financial leadership for the merchandising team Manage all financial components within your buying office Lead people, in charge of all analysts in your department Annual volume can range from$65- 250 million
Buyer Manage specific merchandise classifications Developing, purchasing, pricing, presentation, and promotion of product Buy $30-100 million of product
Senior Buyer Development and leadership of entire department Pairs with manager to lead department Key Buying Merchant with superior product knowledge Responsible for $65- 250 million
Performance Reviews Twice a year, February and August Objective and Subjective Determine both raise and bonus
Compensation 10 days vacation, 3 personal days, unlimited sick days, 6 holidays Medical, dental, vision 401 (k) Transportation
Culture Very relaxed Business casual environment, including jeans First names Work hard/play hard Demonstrate what you want, and Mervyn’s will help you get there
My Career Path Recruited from campus Training Business Analyst Human Resources
Interviews at IU Info Session on Oct. 24th Interviews on Oct. 25th Both BPO and CDC Media Presentation tonight at the IMU
Thank You & Questions