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10 Target merchandising leaders
These ten current and former Target merchandising leaders have held vice president, senior vice president, divisional merchandising and chief merchandising officer roles at the company. A reader can learn how merchandising leaders work at Target from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
01—10Amanda Nusz
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President of Merchandising, Essentials and Beauty · Target
Senior Vice President of Merchandising, Essentials and Beauty at Target since October 2023. At Target they were also Vice President, General Merchandise Manager, Baby Essentials, Hard Goods, Baby and Kids Apparel (2011–2018), Vice President, Product Quality & Responsible Sourcing (2018–2019) and Senior Vice President, Corporate Responsibility and President of the Target Foundation (2021–2023).
Christina J.
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Of Merchandising, Home · Target
Former Vice President Of Merchandising, Home at Target (2019–2021) and Vice President of Merchandising, Seasonal, Outdoor Living, and Bullseye's Playground there (2021–2022). They have been Vice President, Enterprise Strategy & Growth at Target since April 2022 and also held senior director roles in strategy and planning and in merchandise planning there.
Emily Wilmoth
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Merchandising Decorative Home · Target
Vice President Merchandising Decorative Home at Target since March 2024. At Target they also held senior director merchandising roles in process and operations (2022–2024) and enterprise transitions (2021–2022), and were Director Merchandising Seasonal Strategy and Operations (2019–2021) and Director Of Merchandising, Decorative Home (2017–2019).
Eric Barajas
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Merchandising, Beverages · Target
Vice President of Merchandising, Beverages at Target since September 2026. At Target they were also Senior Divisional, Merchandising - Dry Grocery (2024–2026), Senior Divisional, Merchandising - Consumer Electronics (2021–2024) and Director of Merchandising for gaming (2019–2021), based in Minneapolis.
Jeff Cassady
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Divisional Merchandising - Seasons and Celebrations · Target
Vice President Divisional Merchandising - Seasons and Celebrations at Target since November 2025. At Target they were also VP Merchandising Strategy & Operations and Chief-of-Staff to Chief Merchandising Officer (2024–2025), Vice President of Merchandising, Home - Domestics (2021–2024), Senior Divisional Merchandise Manager - Mens Apparel & Accessories (2017–2021) and Director Of Merchandising (2014–2017).
Jessica Litecky
LinkedInExperience: VP DMM - Kids · Target
VP DMM - Kids at Target since September 2023, where their profile says they lead the Kids merchant team with a focus on owned brand growth and national brand differentiation, driving $2.7B in annual volume. At Target they have also held senior divisional planning roles and were Director of Merchandising - Skincare (2017–2019).
Jill Sando
LinkedInExperience: EVP & Chief Merchandising Officer · Target
Former EVP & Chief Merchandising Officer at Target (2021–2026), and Strategic Advisor at Target since February 2026. At Target they were also EVP & Chief Merchandising Officer, Style and Owned Brands (2020–2021) and Senior Vice President, Home (2014–2019). Their profile lists enterprise merchandising, P&L management and owned brands and collaborations among their focus areas.
Kevin Wong
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Merchandising in Beauty · Target
Vice President of Merchandising in Beauty at Target since February 2025. Their profile describes more than 10 years at Target Corporation with experience in merchandising, buying and brand management across home, apparel, baby gear and toys, and dry grocery. Other Target roles include Senior Divisional of Merchandising in Food & Beverage - Dry Grocery (2021–2024) and Director of Merchandising in Beauty & Cosmetics - Skincare (2019–2021).
Meghan Glotfelty
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Merchandising - Domestics · Target
Vice President of Merchandising - Domestics at Target since July 2024, based in the St Paul, Minnesota area. At Target they were also Chief-of-Staff to the Chief Merchandising Officer in strategy and operations (2021–2024) and Sr. Director, Marketing Strategy and Operations, Retail Brand Experience (2018–2021).
Shawn Darmody
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, Merchandising, Snacks, Beverages, Candy and Impulse · Target
Former Vice President, Merchandising, Snacks, Beverages, Candy and Impulse at Target (2023–2026), and vice president of merchandising for health and wellness there since September 2026. At Target they were also Vice President, Divisional of Merchandising, Dairy and Frozen Foods (2019–2023) and Senior Divisional of Merchandising - Household Essentials (2016–2019).
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