Retail Account Manager

The Bluebird Group

Retail Account Manager on Target team turning forecasts into sales and solving business issues. Collaborate with brand partners and manage demand planning for profitable growth.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Acting as the day-to-day business lead between Target’s merchandise planning teams and our brand partners
Managing demand planning and forecasting to drive in-stock, sell-through, and profitable growth
Proactively identifying supply chain, inventory, and execution risks — and solving them before they hit the shelf
Monitoring purchase orders, item setup, and inventory flow to keep the business moving
Analyzing sales, forecasts, and vendor performance to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities
Delivering weekly insights and reporting to help brands make smarter decisions
Maintaining clean, accurate data in Target systems and BBG’s internal tools to support invoicing, cash flow, and operational clarity
Helping brands navigate Target’s processes — from planograms and promotions to item setup and shipping

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Strong analytical skills — you’re comfortable working with data to find issues and recommend actions
Solid Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, filtering, grouping, etc.)
Clear, confident communication — written and verbal
A bias for ownership: you don’t wait to be told; you see the problem and solve it
The ability to juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball
Experience working with Target (corporate, vendor, or agency side)
Exposure to demand planning, forecasting, or inventory management
Familiarity with Target’s item or replenishment systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Monthly parking or commuting stipend for our Minneapolis office
Cell phone plan or reimbursement to support how you actually work
Hybrid work environment with in-office collaboration Tuesday–Thursday
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
HSA with employer match to help you save on healthcare
Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
401(k) with employer match to help you build long-term wealth

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Hard Skills & Tools

demand planningforecastinginventory managementdata analysisExcelpivot tableslookupsfilteringgrouping

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunicationproblem-solvingownershipmultitasking

Certifications

bachelor's degree