Target Director

The Opportunity
This role owns the Target relationship end‑to‑end, acting as the commercial leader responsible for strategy, execution, and performance.
You will:
Define and deliver a long‑term JBP

Lead engagement with Target’s Senior Buying and Merchant teams

Drive omni‑channel growth across in‑store and digital

Partner internally to ensure consistent, high‑quality execution

This role carries full commercial accountability and high visibility.
What You’ll Be Accountable For
You will:
Lead a 3‑year JBP with Target focused on profitable growth

Serve as the primary senior contact for Target’s Buying Leadership

Deliver aggressive share, sales, and profit growth

Optimise assortment, shelving, and inventory through data‑led decisions

Drive POS acceleration, merchandising, and customer education

Ensure omni‑channel alignment across sales and marketing strategies

Deliver innovation through disciplined planning and execution

Establish performance standards, KPIs, and continuous improvement

Build strong internal partnerships across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance

Provide market, competitive, and strategic insight to senior stakeholders

Lead, develop, and motivate high‑performing teams

Who This Role Is For
This role is for a senior Target account leader with a strong reputation.
You are likely:
A Target Director / Lead / Senior Sales Leader

Trusted by Target as a strategic partner

Experienced in managing complex, high‑growth accounts

You must have:
10+ years of account leadership experience in CPG

Proven success managing Target with strong internal relationships

Significant P&L and commercial ownership

Experience driving POS, merchandising, and omni‑channel growth

Strong cross‑functional leadership capability

Track record of building and leading high‑performance teams

What Will Make You Successful Here
You’ll excel if you:
Bring gravitas and confidence into senior retailer conversations

Think strategically but act decisively

Are entrepreneurial, adaptable, and results‑driven

Build strong internal and external partnerships

Lead with integrity, energy, and clarity

This role will not suit a junior or purely operational account manager.
Why Join WaterWipes
Own a strategically critical retail relationship

Clear growth ambition and leadership support

High visibility and influence across the Americas business

Opportunity to scale a challenger brand at pace

Collaborative, performance‑driven culture

Location & Practicalities
Based in Minneapolis, MN

Travel required in line with customer and business needs

Call to Action
If you are a proven Target sales leader ready to own the agenda and drive significant growth, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply directly and confidentially