1. Hayward, CA San Francisco Bay Area
Mervyn’s-Target Corp.
Hayward, CA
San Francisco Bay Area

2. 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

3. 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

4. Recruitment Still hiring on campus Attend 14 campuses
Start dates=February, July, September
Process

5. EIT-Merchandising Bachelor’s Degree 3.0 GPA Quick-paced
Team/Group oriented
Analytical and Computer skills
Start salary=$40,000

6. Structure of Buying Office
Merchandise Planning and Merchants
MP=financial side
Merchants=Buyers (product side)
Everyone sits together and shares information

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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$ million

11. Buyer Manage specific merchandise classifications
Developing, purchasing, pricing, presentation, and promotion of product
Buy $ million of product

12. Senior Buyer Development and leadership of entire department
Pairs with manager to lead department
Key Buying Merchant with superior product knowledge
Responsible for $ million

13. Performance Reviews Twice a year, February and August
Objective and Subjective
Determine both raise and bonus

14. Compensation
10 days vacation, 3 personal days, unlimited sick days, 6 holidays
Medical, dental, vision
401 (k)
Transportation

15. 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

16. My Career Path Recruited from campus Training Business Analyst
Human Resources

17. Interviews at IU Info Session on Oct. 24th Interviews on Oct. 25th
Both BPO and CDC
Media Presentation tonight at the IMU

18. Thank You & Questions