Target Vendor Support · Minneapolis, MN

You Got Into Target.
Now Let's Keep You There.

Expert operational support for brands navigating Target's systems — without the rep firm price tag.

13
Years Inside Target — Buyer, Store Director & More
15+
Years as a Target Vendor
3
Roles: Buyer · Inventory Analyst · Store Director
The Problem

You Don't Need a Rep Firm Anymore. But You Still Need Support.

You worked hard to get into Target. You've built the buyer relationships. But your rep firm is still charging you 2–5% of revenue every month — often tens of thousands of dollars — for services you no longer need.

What you do need is an expert who knows Target's systems inside and out and can handle the operational complexity so you can focus on growing your business.

  • Partners Online (POL) can be confusing and hard to navigate
  • New item setup process is long and tedious
  • Sales data is rich but reports can be complicated to initiate
  • Quarterly promotions require precise, timely setup
  • Sample management falls through the cracks
  • Compliance missteps cost you chargebacks and shelf space
The Real Cost of Staying with Your Rep Firm

Still Paying Rep Firm Rates for a Stage You've Already Passed?

Rep firm commissions range from 2–5% of sales. On an $8.5M Target business at 2%, that's $170,000 per year. If you've already built your buyer relationships, you're paying for a service level you no longer need.

I give you senior-level Target operational expertise — in the background, supporting your team — at a fraction of that cost.

Rep Firm (2% on $8.5M sales)
$170,000/yr
Rep Firm (3% on $5M sales)
$150,000/yr
Rep Firm (5% on $2M sales)
$100,000/yr
Bullseye Retail Consulting
From $60,000/yr
What I Do

Everything a Target Vendor Actually Needs

I work behind the scenes supporting your team — handling the operational complexity of managing a Target business so your people can stay focused on growth, relationships, and product.

📊 Sales & Business Analytics

I pull your sales data from Target's systems, analyze trends, track velocity, identify opportunities, and deliver clear reports that actually tell you what's happening on shelf.

🖥️ Partners Online (POL) Navigation

Target's vendor portal is powerful but complex. I manage it for you — from item setup and sales reporting to contact management and routing guide adherence.

📦 New Item Setup

Item setup errors are costly and common. I lead your team through the entire process — from item data entry and image requirements to vendor portal submission — so your items launch correctly the first time.

📣 Promotional Planning & Setup

Quarterly promotions, TPCs, and end-cap programs require careful, timely execution. I make sure your promotions are set up correctly and on schedule every time.

📬 Sample Management

Buyer sample requests don't wait. I manage your sample inventory, coordinate shipping, and ensure the right products get to the right people at the right time.

📈 Inventory Management

Strong in-stocks are a stated Target corporate priority. I monitor your inventory levels and coach your team on how to secure chase orders and incremental POs before the problem hits.

+ Custom inventory ladders available as an add-on — ideal for import vendors.

🛡️ Compliance & Chargeback Management

Chargebacks quietly eat your margin. I monitor for compliance issues before they become deductions, and dispute chargebacks on your behalf when they arise.

🎯 Roundel Coaching

Target's retail media network is a powerful tool for driving digital discovery — but most vendor teams don't know where to start. I provide strategic guidance and connect your team with Roundel directly.

Available as an à la carte service.

💻 Online SKU & Content Health Monitoring

Your Content Health score directly affects your visibility and sales online. I monitor your SKUs, flag issues, and help fix content gaps so your items are set up to win in Target's omnichannel environment.

About Skip Stoelzing
Skip Stoelzing, Founder of Bullseye Retail Consulting
Skip Stoelzing
Founder, Bullseye Retail Consulting

I Know Target From Both Sides of the Table.

Most retail consultants have worked either inside a retailer or as a vendor. I've done both.

13 years inside Target Corporation — 8 years in Merchandising as an inventory analyst, HR recruiter, and buyer. Then 5 years in stores as a Store Team Leader (now Store Director).

15+ years working with dozens of vendors — helping them grow their business at Target, navigating the same systems, working with the same buyers, and managing the same operational challenges you face every day.

There's no guesswork in what I do. I've lived every part of it.

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Former Target Buyer

I know exactly how buyers think and what drives their decisions — promotions, content, and productive items on shelf.

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Former Target Inventory Analyst

I understand exactly how Target manages inventory — how to read the signals, when to push for a chase order, and how to keep product in the pipeline.

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Former Target Store Director

I know how stores execute what HQ instructs — and where execution breaks down. From planogram compliance to promotional signing.

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15+ Years as a Target Vendor

Real-world experience navigating POL, managing promotions, growing a product line, and dealing with the same headaches you're facing right now.

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Target Is My Focus

Target has been the center of my career for nearly three decades — as an employee, and working alongside vendors. That depth of focus means deeper expertise and better results than any generalist consultant.

Is This Right For You?

Bullseye isn't for everyone — and that's by design.

Here's who I work best with:

You're an established Target vendor doing $1M+ in Target sales annually

You have buyer relationships but need operational support behind the scenes

You're currently paying a rep firm and wondering if you're getting full value

You want to work directly with a senior expert, not a junior account manager

You want flexibility — month-to-month, no long-term contract

Get Started
Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

No long-term contracts. No percentage of sales. Just expert support at a flat rate — so you always know exactly what you're paying.

Flexible

À La Carte

Custom Scope

Need help with a specific project or one-time initiative? I offer project-based engagements scoped to your needs.

  • New item setup & launch support
  • Chargeback audit & dispute
  • Promotional calendar planning
  • Competitive shops
  • Buyer introduction & line review prep
  • Roundel guidance & team coaching
  • POL training for your internal team
  • Inventory ladder & replenishment planning
Discuss Your Project
What People Say

Trusted by People Who Know Target

"Skip is one of the most knowledgeable people I've ever worked with when it comes to Target. His ability to navigate the vendor side while understanding exactly how the buying team operates is genuinely rare. He's the kind of person you want in your corner."

Cindy
Former Sales Rep Colleague · LinkedIn Recommendation

"We brought Skip in when we were struggling to manage the operational complexity of our Target business. Within weeks he had cleaned up our POL issues, fixed a chargeback problem that had been dragging on for months, and put a real promotional plan in place. Best investment we made."

Bob
Former CEO, Griffin International · LinkedIn Recommendation

Still Paying Rep Firm Rates for a Stage You've Already Passed?

Drop me a line and we'll set up a conversation at a time that works for you — no pitch, no pressure.

Get in Touch

Let's Talk About Your Business

Tell me a bit about your situation. I'll reach out within one business day for a no-pressure conversation about whether I can help.

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Minneapolis, MN · Serving Target Vendors Nationwide
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Bullseye Retail Consulting
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