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

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

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

7. 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

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(1-1.5yrs)
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

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 annually

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 (BART)
Relocation Assistance

15. 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.

16. 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