Health and Wellness- Associate Specialist

See Yourself At Target See a company like no other. We're a company living a clear vision; to be the best. In every area of our business. In everything we do. Our nationwide channel of retail stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices offer you thousands of opportunities to join our diverse team and bring your best.Merchandising/Buying/PlanningHelp drive sales by delivering exciting foods to our guests, when they want them, where they shop. Play a role in developing foods that are trend right and exceed guest expectations in quality and value.br> PRIMARY FUNCTION This position is responsible for translating health and nutrition into executable programs and messages for Target that are creditable with the guest. Main responsibilities include executing against key health and wellness initiatives in food, influencing buying and food development to ensure the right mix of health-oriented products in our brands and on the shelf, driving messaging with marketing and promotions, and acting as a nutrition consultant to HLC staff. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESExecute against key health and wellness initiatives in food: Ensure merchandising and marketing projects drive against key health themes, and provide creditable message to the guest. Benchmark competition, health agencies, and consumer advocacy groups to position Target as a leader in the grocery industry for health and wellness. Monitor professional, regulatory and consumer networks to ensure health and wellness initiatives are trend right. Manage the execution of projects such as Watching Your Diet signage, health definitions for Simple Solutions and other recipes, and sampling of health-oriented products. Partner with Labeling Team to leverage health attributes of Owned Brand food products for packaging claims, romance copy and ad copy. Manage initiatives related to Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, including approval of Owned Brand foods with state programs, promotional events, and partnerships with Community Relations. Working with Merchants, track sales of health-related food in HLC. Actively contribute to owned brand foods PD&D process, ensuring healthier options are included in key programs. Act as in-house nutrition expert for Merchants, helping to filter vendor information related to health and wellness and ensure consistent brand message for the guest. Manage relationship with Target Guest Relations, ensure their information needs are met and maximizing promotion of healthy owned brand foods through their outlets. Oversee process for creating Nutrition Facts on recipes. Monitor regulations on new nutrition and health claims, determining and communicating impact on grocery business. Communications & Other Functions Partner with Trend Department on presentations and other communication vehicles for dissemination of health and wellness trends to merchants. Assist with training of these groups as appropriate. Partner with Marketing to develop in-store signage, website, and promotional materials that position Target as a creditable voice on health and wellness. Act as liaison to Benefits for employee wellness events. Participate in professional societies (i.e. ADA) and attend technical seminars or symposiums to maintain technical and regulatory expertise. Participate in special projects as required. Backup and support to Manager, Nutrition, Labeling & Regulatory Compliance.REPORTING/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:Internal Marketing Creative Legal Buyers Pharmacy team External Vendors Professional OrganizationsJOB REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or similar discipline. Registered Dietitian status and Masters degree preferred. 8-10 years experience in health promotion or nutrition strategy. Regulatory expertise or willingness to learn labeling regulations. Excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal). Strong attention to details, able to resolve conflict and problem solving. Ability to make quick decisions. Proficient Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel); willing to learn Access.See The Rewards Eligible team members will receive one of the best earnings packages anywhere, including competitive pay, all-around insurance coverage, 401(k), flexible scheduling, training and development and many other perks and benefits. See a place of exciting challenges and rewards. See a place where you’ll feel empowered to do something brilliant. See a place filled with creativity and unlimited opportunity. See a place where ‘work’ could easily be called play. See yourself here. Target is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is a drug-free workplace. To apply for this position, please click here. Contact Information: Company: Target Reference Code: 53076BR