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

EIT-Merchandising Bachelor’s Degree 3.0 GPA Quick-paced Team/Group oriented Analytical Skills Start salary=Lower $40s

Recruitment Still hiring on-campus Attend 14 campuses Start dates=January, April, July, and September

Structure of Buying Office Merchandise Planning and Merchants MP=financial side Merchants=Buyers Everyone sits together and shares knowledge

Training Program-4-5 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(1-1.5yrs) Similar job functions of BA Greater volume responsibility Demonstrate leadership & strong financial and strategic view 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 annually

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 (BART) Relocation Assistance

Culture Very relaxed Business casual environment, jeans on Fridays First names Work hard/play hard Demonstrate what you want, and Mervyn’s will help you get there.

Interviews at IU Info Session on Oct. 16th Interviews on Oct. 17th and 18th Both BPO and Arts & Sciences Process of interview Second Round Interviews Nov. 8th & 9th