Jill Sando
EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer of Apparel & Accessories, Home and Hardlines, at Target
Target•Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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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
- TargetCurrentAug 2009–Present· 17 yrs 1 mo
- Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising OfficerCurrentFeb 2021–Present
- EVP & Chief Merchandising Officer, Style and Owned Brands2020–Feb 2021
- Senior Vice President, GMM, A&A aHome Merchandising2019–2020
- Senior Vice President, HomeMay 2014–2019
- Vice President, Merchandise Manager, Stationery HolidayAug 2009–May 2014
- Jul 1997–May 2009· 11 yrs 10 mos
- Vice President, Hardlines Product Design & DevelopmentDec 2005–May 2009
- Director, Merchandise PlanningSep 2003–Dec 2005
- Senior Buyer, Women’s & Seasonal FootwearJun 2000–Sep 2003
- Buyer, Intimate ApparelJul 1997–Jun 2000