Associate Manager- Accelerators

The pay range is $58,100.00 - $104,600.00 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits . Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers. Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here . A role in Accelerators means joining an outstanding team of genuine, diverse and driven people dedicated to helping emerging consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands and founders succeed in mass retail. Our Takeoff experience is a 12-week program designed specifically for emerging brands launching their products at Target for the first time. Through education, mentorship and strategic support focused on retail readiness, operational excellence and launch preparation, we help founders build the capabilities needed to succeed at Target and beyond. About the Role: As an Associate Manager - Accelerators, you will play a key role in bringing Target Accelerator experiences to life across the full Takeoff program lifecycle. You will own and support program operations, brand sourcing and engagement, educational programming, events, systems and business development activities while partnering closely with Accelerator leadership, Merchandising teams and internal and external stakeholders. This is a highly dynamic role on a lean team where priorities evolve quickly. You will balance planned program work with emerging opportunities, special projects and business needs - requiring strong judgment, organization, adaptability and the ability to independently drive work forward. From coordinating complex program experiences and managing brand-facing processes to supporting industry events and unexpected business needs, no two weeks will necessarily look the same. Core Responsibilities • Program Operations & Execution: Manage day-to-day operations across Accelerator programs, translating priorities into actionable plans, timelines and execution aligned with Merchandising transition calendars and category priorities. • Program Experiences & Events: Coordinate in-person and virtual programming, including event logistics, run-of-show, technical support, speaker and mentor coordination, communications, curriculum materials, session recordings and participant experiences. • Brand Sourcing & Business Development: Identify and engage emerging CPG brands through industry events, founder networks and other sourcing activities. Represent Target Accelerators at internal and external events to build relationships, increase awareness and identify opportunities aligned with Target's Merchandising priorities. • Brand Proposals & Merchandising Engagement: Manage the Accelerator brand proposal process, including supplier intake reviews, the Brands to Watch newsletter, transition proposals and line-review webinars, coordinating brand feedback in partnership with Merchandising and Accelerator leadership. • Stakeholder & Participant E