Jill Sando

Jill Sando

EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer of Apparel & Accessories, Home and Hardlines, at Target

TargetGreater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

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Experience29+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

Jill Sando is the executive vice president and chief merchandising officer for Target and a member of its leadership team. Jill is responsible for all buying across the company’s hardlines and softlines product categories, bringing an eye for trend and curation, while anticipating guests’ needs across Target’s multi-category assortment. Jill joined Target in 1997 as an associate buyer and has held roles throughout merchandising, planning, and product design & development. In recent years, she has played a critical role in reimagining Target’s multi-billion-dollar owned brand portfolio and revamping the company’s affordability strategy, with a strong focus on delivering the kind of affordable joy that differentiates Target. Prior to joining Target, Jill started her retail career with Younkers department store in Des Moines, Iowa. In addition to her responsibilities at Target, Jill is a member of the ALSAC Professional Advisory Board and World 50. Jill received her bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Communications from the University of North Dakota.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • TargetCurrent
    Aug 2009–Present· 17 yrs 1 mo
    • Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising OfficerCurrent
      Feb 2021–Present
    • EVP & Chief Merchandising Officer, Style and Owned Brands
      2020–Feb 2021
    • Senior Vice President, GMM, A&A aHome Merchandising
      2019–2020
    • Senior Vice President, Home
      May 2014–2019
    • Vice President, Merchandise Manager, Stationery Holiday
      Aug 2009–May 2014
  • Jul 1997–May 2009· 11 yrs 10 mos
    • Vice President, Hardlines Product Design & Development
      Dec 2005–May 2009
    • Director, Merchandise Planning
      Sep 2003–Dec 2005
    • Senior Buyer, Women’s & Seasonal Footwear
      Jun 2000–Sep 2003
    • Buyer, Intimate Apparel
      Jul 1997–Jun 2000

Education

Global Accelerator Program

United Nations

Entrepreneurial Leadership

Studio E

Bachelors

University of North Dakota

Design Thinking

University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Visual MerchandisingInventory ControlLeadershipStore ManagementMarketing StrategyManagementPrivate LabelSalesBig BoxFashionStrategic PlanningApparelCross-functional Team LeadershipMerchandisingRetailInventory ManagementBrand ManagementTrend AnalysisForecasting